Imitation American cheddar cheese

USDA name: Cheese, american cheddar, imitation

50 calories in 1 slice (21 g). Per 100 g, protein: 16.7 g, carbohydrates: 11.6 g, fat: 14 g.

Among the other records in Dairy and Egg Products, per 100 g: more sodium than 92%, and more potassium than 82%.

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Serving
1
= 21 g
50KCAL
Where the calories come from

Imitation American cheddar cheese, 1 slice

50 calories

  • Protein3.5 g28% of calories
  • Carbs2.4 g19% of calories

    incl. 0 g fiber · 1.6 g sugars

  • Fat2.9 g53% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 slice (21 g)
Amount per serving
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.9 g4%
Saturated Fat 1.8 g9%
Cholesterol 7.6 mg3%
Sodium 282 mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4 g1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 1.6 g
Protein 3.5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg0%
Calcium 118 mg9%
Iron 0.069 mg0%
Potassium 50.8 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

  • Riboflavin (B2)7% 0.09 mg
  • Vitamin B124% 0.084 µg
  • Vitamin A3% 23.9 µg
  • Vitamin B61% 0.025 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)1% 0.011 mg

Little or none: Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Folate, Niacin (B3), Choline, Vitamin C, Vitamin D.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Sodium12% 282 mg
  • Phosphorus12% 150 mg
  • Calcium9% 118 mg
  • Selenium6% 3.2 µg
  • Zinc5% 0.54 mg
  • Magnesium1% 6.1 mg
  • Potassium1% 50.8 mg
  • Copper1% 0.007 mg

Little or none: Iron.

How it compares

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

  • Sodium

    Higher than 92%

    Same value as 0 of 330 other records.

    leastmost

  • Potassium

    Higher than 82%

    Same value as 1 of 317 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calcium

    Higher than 74%

    Same value as 1 of 330 other records.

    leastmost

  • Carbohydrates

    Higher than 72%

    Same value as 0 of 330 other records.

    leastmost

  • Iron

    Higher than 69%

    Same value as 2 of 330 other records.

    leastmost

  • Sugars

    Higher than 69%

    Same value as 0 of 275 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in imitation american cheddar cheese?
1 slice (21 g): 50 calories; protein: 3.5 g, carbohydrates: 2.4 g, fat: 2.9 g.
How much protein is in imitation american cheddar cheese?
16.7 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 28%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in imitation american cheddar cheese?
11.6 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 69 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water53.1 g
Energy239 kcal
Energy1,000 kj
Protein16.7 g
Total lipid (fat)14 g
Ash4.6 g
Carbohydrate, by difference11.6 g
Fiber, total dietary0 g
Total Sugars7.7 g
Calcium, Ca562 mg
Iron, Fe0.33 mg
Magnesium, Mg29 mg
Phosphorus, P712 mg
Potassium, K242 mg
Sodium, Na1,345 mg
Zinc, Zn2.6 mg
Copper, Cu0.033 mg
Selenium, Se15.2 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0 mg
Thiamin0.05 mg
Riboflavin0.43 mg
Niacin0.13 mg
Vitamin B-60.12 mg
Folate, total7 µg
Folic acid0 µg
Folate, food7 µg
Folate, DFE7 µg
Choline, total0 mg
Vitamin B-120.4 µg
Vitamin B-12, added0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE114 µg
Retinol111 µg
Carotene, beta37 µg
Carotene, alpha0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta0 µg
Vitamin A, IU430 iu
Lycopene0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.27 mg
Vitamin E, added0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0 iu
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.7 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated8.8 g
SFA 4:00.46 g
SFA 6:00.27 g
SFA 8:00.2 g
SFA 10:00.34 g
SFA 12:00.41 g
SFA 14:01.4 g
SFA 16:03.9 g
SFA 18:01.6 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated4.1 g
MUFA 16:10.37 g
MUFA 18:13.4 g
MUFA 20:10 g
MUFA 22:10 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.41 g
PUFA 18:20.26 g
PUFA 18:30.14 g
PUFA 18:40 g
PUFA 20:40 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0 g
Cholesterol36 mg
Alcohol, ethyl0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Source: USDA SR Legacy: the Standard Reference database, USDA's classic nutrient tables. FDC ID 169901, published 2019-04-01. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.