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American Cheese Calories
Melted, processed cheese, popular in sandwiches and burgers.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
American Cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
307
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.1g
· 9%
Protein
16.1g
· 20%
Fat
24.6g
· 71%
Fiber
0g
American Cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.2µg · 50% DV
Vitamin A
260µg · 29% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
B5
0.4mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Calcium
960mg · 96% DV
Phosphorus
480mg · 69% DV
Sodium
1340mg · 58% DV
Zinc
3mg · 27% DV
American Cheese Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is American Cheese Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does American Cheese Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is American Cheese Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
American Cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
15.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.