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American cheese product
Calories & nutrition facts
pasteurized process, vitamin D fortified
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 307 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 32%
- Carbohydrate 8.9 g 3%
- Fat 23 g 30%
- Saturated fat 13 g 65%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 6.2 g —
- Sodium 1279 mg 56%
- Cholesterol 78 mg 26%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 270 µg 30%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 6.5 µg 33%
- Vitamin E 0.84 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 3.1 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.43 mg 33%
- Niacin (B3) 0.17 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.46 mg 9%
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 18 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 1.5 µg 63%
- Choline 35.8 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 1375 mg 106%
- Iron 0.95 mg 5%
- Magnesium 34 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 768 mg 61%
- Potassium 295 mg 6%
- Zinc 2.2 mg 20%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 3%
- Selenium 16.2 µg 29%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 307 | 16 g | 8.9 g | 23 g |
| 1 × slice (2/3 oz) | 19 g | 58 | 3.1 g | 1.7 g | 4.4 g |
| 1 × slice (3/4 oz) | 21 g | 64 | 3.4 g | 1.9 g | 4.8 g |
| 2 × slice (2/3 oz) | 38 g | 117 | 6.1 g | 3.4 g | 8.8 g |
| ½ × slice (2/3 oz) | 9.5 g | 29 | 1.5 g | 0.8 g | 2.2 g |
| 3 × slice (2/3 oz) | 57 g | 175 | 9.2 g | 5 g | 13 g |
| 4 × slice (2/3 oz) | 76 g | 233 | 12 g | 6.7 g | 18 g |
Similar foods
- American cheese foodpasteurized process, vitamin D fortified330 kcal / 100 g
- American pasteurized process cheesefortified with vitamin d366 kcal / 100 g
- Cheddar or American pasteurized process cheeselow sodium376 kcal / 100 g
- Swiss cheese foodpasteurized process323 kcal / 100 g
- Swiss pasteurized process cheese334 kcal / 100 g
- Imitation American or cheddar cheeselow cholesterol390 kcal / 100 g
- Processed cheesefrom cow's milk, triangle, fortified with vitamins259 kcal / 100 g
Questions about American cheese product
What is American cheese product?
It is a processed cheese product made to melt smoothly, often from cheese blended with milk ingredients and emulsifying salts. The texture is softer and more uniform than that of most natural cheeses.
How do you stop American cheese product going greasy when you melt it?
Use low heat and stir it into a little warm liquid, such as milk, rather than heating it hard in a pan. For a cheese sauce, take the pan off the heat before adding the slices and stir until smooth.
What is American cheese product good for?
It melts evenly in cheeseburgers, grilled cheese sandwiches and macaroni cheese. Add a slice to a hot burger just before serving, or stir torn pieces into cooked pasta with a splash of its cooking water.
How should you store American cheese product after opening?
Keep it refrigerated and wrap the slices tightly or put them in an airtight container so they do not dry out or take on other food smells. Follow the pack’s storage instructions and use it within the stated time after opening.
What can you use instead of American cheese product in a burger?
For a similar smooth melt, use another processed cheese slice. Cheddar melts well too, but has a firmer, sharper flavour and may not become quite as silky.
Does American cheese product have more calcium than American cheese food?
Yes: American cheese product has 1375 mg of calcium per 100 g, compared with 682 mg in American cheese food. A 19 g slice provides 261 mg.
How much American cheese product is a typical serving?
One slice is about 19 g and provides 58 kcal. It is also high in calcium.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171289 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
