American cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.1g20% of calories
- Carbs1.4g5% of calories
- Fat8.7g75% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of American cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D) (1 oz, 28 g) has 104 calories, with 5.1 g of protein, 1.4 g of carbohydrates and 8.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in calcium (30% DV) and phosphorus (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 21% and 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium30%
- Phosphorus26%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Vitamin D14%
- Vitamin B1218%
- Selenium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium21%
- Saturated fat26%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 90 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 18% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 5 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 296 mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 37 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 182 mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 6 μg | 10% |
Full breakdown · 41 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 14 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 | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 89 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
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)−66 cal
106 calAmerican cheese (pasteurized process, without added vitamin D)1 oz+2 cal
50 calKraft Cheese Product, American, Slices1 slice−54 cal
35 calVelveeta Slices, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Original Flavor1 slice−69 cal
60 calKraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product1 slice−44 cal
70 calKraft Cheese Slices, American1 slice−34 cal
Burning 104 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 20minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 15minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in American cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D)?
One serving of American cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D) (1 oz) has 104 calories, which works out to 365 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is American cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 20% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is American cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.
How much sodium is in American cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D)?
474 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in American cheese (pasteurized process, fortified with vitamin D)?
0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
