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American Cheese Calories
Melt-friendly, popular in sandwiches and burgers, processed cheese
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
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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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.