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American Cheese Calories
Melt-friendly, popular in sandwiches and burgers, processed cheese
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American Cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
307
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
9.2g
· 12%
Protein
16.1g
· 21%
Fat
23.5g
· 67%
Fiber
0g
American Cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.1µg · 46% DV
Vitamin A
260µg · 29% DV
B2
0.36mg · 28% DV
B5
0.4mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Calcium
720mg · 72% DV
Phosphorus
420mg · 60% DV
Sodium
1300mg · 57% 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 3
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
American Cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
14.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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American Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in American cheese?
American cheese contains 307 calories per 100 g.
How much protein does American cheese have?
American cheese provides 16.1 g of protein per 100 g.
Is American cheese high in fat?
American cheese contains 23.5 g of fat per 100 g. Fat is one of its main macronutrients.
Does American cheese contain carbohydrates?
Yes. American cheese contains 9.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
Does American cheese have fiber?
No. American cheese provides 0 g of fiber per 100 g.
What is the glycemic index of American cheese?
American cheese has a glycemic index of 30. This is in the low glycemic index range.
Does American cheese raise blood sugar quickly?
Its glycemic index of 30 indicates a low glycemic index food. Portion size and the overall meal also matter.
Is American cheese suitable for vegetarians?
Based on the provided diet compatibility information, American cheese is suitable for vegetarian diets.
Can American cheese fit into a Mediterranean diet?
Yes. Based on the provided compatibility information, American cheese can fit into a Mediterranean diet.
Does American cheese contain dairy allergens?
Yes. American cheese contains dairy and is not suitable for people with a dairy allergy. It is also a processed food.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.