
American cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.3g23% of calories
- Carbs0.5g2% of calories
- Fat8.9g75% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of American cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D) (1 oz, 28 g) has 106 calories, with 6.3 g of protein, 0.5 g of carbohydrates and 8.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium17%
- Phosphorus18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat28%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 72 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 175 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 46 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 126 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 23 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 70 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- American cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D)374
- Kraft Cheese Slices, American368
- American cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D)365
- Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product286
- Kraft Cheese Product, American, Slices263
- Velveeta Slices, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original Flavor184
- American cheese (pasteurized process, low fat)180
Similar foods
38 calAmerican cheese (pasteurized process, low fat)1 slice (3/4 oz)−68 cal
104 calAmerican cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D)1 oz−2 cal
50 calKraft Cheese Product, American, Slices1 slice−56 cal
35 calVelveeta Slices, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original Flavor1 slice−71 cal
60 calKraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product1 slice−46 cal
70 calKraft Cheese Slices, American1 slice−36 cal
Burning 106 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 20minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 13minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 15minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in American cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D)?
One serving of American cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D) (1 oz) has 106 calories, which works out to 374 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is American cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 23% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is American cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.5 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 2% of calories.
How much sodium is in American cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D)?
184 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in American cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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