Food guide

American Cheese

American Cheese is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

Dairy

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of american cheese for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 110 kcal per 30 g serving.

Nutrition information for American Cheese
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	367 kcal	110 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	18 g	5.4 g	4.9 g
Carbohydrate	4.7 g	1.4 g	1.3 g
Fat	30.7 g	9.2 g	8.4 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of american cheese, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for American Cheese
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	317 µg	95.1 µg	35%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	7.5 µg	2.3 µg	38%
Vitamin E	0.8 mg	0.24 mg	5%
Vitamin K	3.7 µg	1.1 µg	3%
Thiamin	0.015 mg	0.005 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.23 mg	0.069 mg	18%
Niacin	0.076 mg	0.023 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.054 mg	0.016 mg	3%
Folate	8 µg	2.4 µg	2%
Vitamin B12	1.5 µg	0.45 µg	63%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	0.12 mg	8%
Choline	19.2 mg	5.8 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	1045 mg	314 mg	80%
Iron	0.63 mg	0.19 mg	4%
Magnesium	26 mg	7.8 mg	6%
Phosphorus	641 mg	192 mg	51%
Potassium	132 mg	39.6 mg	3%
Sodium	1671 mg	501 mg	73%
Zinc	2.5 mg	0.75 mg	23%
Selenium	20.2 µg	6.1 µg	37%
Copper	0.046 mg	0.014 mg	5%
Manganese	0.041 mg	0.012 mg	2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cheese, pasteurized process, American, fortified with vitamin D

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat american cheese?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
American Cheese is a staple dairy food used as a drink, topping or cooking ingredient.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Fruit, Oats, Coffee.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.