American cheese

USDA name: Cheese, American

71 calories in 1 slice (21 g). Per 100 g, protein: 16.8 g, carbohydrates: 7.2 g, fat: 27.2 g.

Among the other records in Cheese, per 100 g: more calcium than 93%, and more sodium than 89%.

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Serving
1
= 21 g
71KCAL
Where the calories come from

American cheese, 1 slice

71 calories

  • Protein3.5 g20% of calories
  • Carbs1.5 g8% of calories

    incl. 0 g fiber · 0.99 g sugars

  • Fat5.7 g72% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 slice (21 g)
Amount per serving
Calories71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.7 g7%
Saturated Fat 3.3 g16%
Cholesterol 18.3 mg6%
Sodium 300 mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 1.5 g1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 0.99 g
Protein 3.5 g
Vitamin D 1.4 mcg7%
Calcium 223 mg17%
Iron 0.16 mg1%
Potassium 43.5 mg1%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Vitamin B1213% 0.31 µg
  • Vitamin D7% 1.4 µg
  • Vitamin A6% 55 µg
  • Riboflavin (B2)5% 0.071 mg
  • Vitamin E1% 0.17 mg
  • Vitamin B61% 0.019 mg
  • Choline1% 5.8 mg
  • Folate1% 2.7 µg
  • Vitamin K1% 0.67 µg

Little or none: Thiamin (B1), Niacin (B3), Vitamin C.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Calcium17% 223 mg
  • Sodium13% 300 mg
  • Phosphorus11% 135 mg
  • Selenium7% 3.8 µg
  • Zinc5% 0.5 mg
  • Magnesium2% 6.3 mg
  • Potassium1% 43.5 mg
  • Iron1% 0.16 mg
  • Copper1% 0.006 mg

How it compares

Against other records in Cheese, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

  • Calcium

    Higher than 93%

    Same value as 1 of 57 other records.

    leastmost

  • Sodium

    Higher than 89%

    Same value as 1 of 57 other records.

    leastmost

  • Iron

    Higher than 88%

    Same value as 1 of 57 other records.

    leastmost

  • Protein

    Lower than 82%

    Same value as 1 of 57 other records.

    leastmost

  • Sugars

    Higher than 82%

    Same value as 1 of 57 other records.

    leastmost

  • Potassium

    Higher than 77%

    Same value as 1 of 57 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in american cheese?
1 slice (21 g): 71 calories; protein: 3.5 g, carbohydrates: 1.5 g, fat: 5.7 g.
How much protein is in american cheese?
16.8 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 20%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in american cheese?
7.2 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 65 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water42.2 g
Energy340 kcal
Protein16.8 g
Total lipid (fat)27.2 g
Carbohydrate, by difference7.2 g
Fiber, total dietary0 g
Total Sugars4.7 g
Calcium, Ca1,062 mg
Iron, Fe0.74 mg
Magnesium, Mg30 mg
Phosphorus, P642 mg
Potassium, K207 mg
Sodium, Na1,430 mg
Zinc, Zn2.4 mg
Copper, Cu0.029 mg
Selenium, Se18.3 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0 mg
Thiamin0.028 mg
Riboflavin0.34 mg
Niacin0.13 mg
Vitamin B-60.09 mg
Folate, total13 µg
Folic acid0 µg
Folate, food13 µg
Folate, DFE13 µg
Choline, total27.5 mg
Vitamin B-121.5 µg
Vitamin B-12, added0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE262 µg
Retinol250 µg
Carotene, beta137 µg
Carotene, alpha0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta14 µg
Lycopene0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin38 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.82 mg
Vitamin E, added0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)6.5 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)3.2 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated15.6 g
SFA 4:00.54 g
SFA 6:00.44 g
SFA 8:00.29 g
SFA 10:00.68 g
SFA 12:00.79 g
SFA 14:02.5 g
SFA 16:07.2 g
SFA 18:02.7 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated6.1 g
MUFA 16:10.43 g
MUFA 18:16 g
MUFA 20:10.088 g
MUFA 22:10.002 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.1 g
PUFA 18:20.91 g
PUFA 18:30.12 g
PUFA 18:40.006 g
PUFA 20:40.037 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.009 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.016 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.003 g
Cholesterol87 mg
Alcohol, ethyl0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Source: USDA Survey foods (FNDDS): foods as Americans report eating them, from What We Eat in America. FDC ID 2705764, published 2024-10-31. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.