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American cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
nonfat or fat free
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 126 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 42%
- Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 5.3 g —
- Sodium 1316 mg 57%
- Cholesterol 26 mg 9%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 56 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.27 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 0.2 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.41 mg 34%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.55 mg 42%
- Niacin (B3) 5.6 mg 35%
- Vitamin B6 0.57 mg 33%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.9 µg 77%
- Choline 38.4 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 789 mg 61%
- Iron 0 mg 0%
- Magnesium 115 mg 27%
- Phosphorus 316 mg 25%
- Potassium 393 mg 8%
- Zinc 4.1 mg 37%
- Copper 0.56 mg 62%
- Selenium 14.6 µg 27%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 126 | 21 g | 11 g | 0 g |
| 1 × serving | 19 g | 24 | 4 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| 2 × serving | 38 g | 48 | 8 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| ½ × serving | 9.5 g | 12 | 2 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 3 × serving | 57 g | 72 | 12 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| 4 × serving | 76 g | 96 | 16 g | 8 g | 0 g |
Similar foods
- American cheese productpasteurized process, vitamin D fortified307 kcal / 100 g
- American cheese foodpasteurized process, without added vitamin D330 kcal / 100 g
- American cheese spreadpasteurized process290 kcal / 100 g
- American pasteurized process cheeselow fat180 kcal / 100 g
- American cheddar cheeseimitation239 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar cheesenonfat or fat free157 kcal / 100 g
- Swiss cheesenonfat or fat free127 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese spreadAmerican or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat176 kcal / 100 g
- Fat-free cream cheesefat free105 kcal / 100 g
- Low fat Swiss cheeselow fat179 kcal / 100 g
Questions about American cheese
What is American cheese, and is it the same as cheddar?
American cheese is a mild, smooth cheese, often sold in individually wrapped slices. It is not simply cheddar: processed versions are made by blending cheese with emulsifying salts so they melt evenly.
How do you melt American cheese without it going rubbery?
Use low heat and add the slices near the end of cooking; for a sauce, stir them into warm milk or another liquid a little at a time. High heat or prolonged cooking can make the cheese stiff or grainy.
What is the best way to store American cheese after opening?
Keep wrapped slices in an airtight container in the fridge and use them by the date on the pack. Close the wrapper firmly after each use so the edges do not dry out.
What goes well with American cheese?
Its mild flavour and reliable melt make it a classic in grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers and breakfast sandwiches. It also works in macaroni and cheese, where it helps make the sauce smooth.
Can you freeze American cheese?
You can freeze unopened or well-wrapped slices, but thawed cheese may be more crumbly and is best used melted rather than eaten cold. Defrost it in the fridge.
Is American cheese high in sodium?
A 19 g slice contains 250 mg of sodium, so several slices can add up quickly. It is also a source of calcium, with 789 mg per 100 g.
How does American cheese compare with Swiss cheese?
American cheese has less protein: 21 g per 100 g, compared with 28.4 g in Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese also has more calcium, at 961 mg per 100 g compared with 789 mg.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170863 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
