American cheese
American cheese by Associated Milk Producers Inc. provides 316 kcal per 100 g, with 5.3 g of sugars and 15.8 g of protein. That is 162% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 slice (19 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 316 kcal | 60 kcal | 323 | |
| Total fat | 23.7 g | 4.5 g | 6% | 25.6 −8% |
| Saturated fat | 15.8 g | 3 g | 15% | 17.4 −9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.5 g | 2 g | 1% | 4.6 +131% |
| Total sugars | 5.3 g | 1 g | 2 +162% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 3 g | 6% | 21.4 −26% |
| Salt | 4.1 g | 0.8 g | 1.7 +138% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20903 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cheeses
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Ingredients
American cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto vegetable color, if colored), water, cream, whey, milk protein concentrate, sodium citrate, salt, color added, sodium phosphate, guar and xanthan gums, lactic acid, sorbic acid (added as preservative), soy lecithin (non-sticking agent).
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 slice (19 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0041299119103
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in American cheese?
American cheese contains 316 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (1 slice (19 g)).
How much sugar is in American cheese?
American cheese has 5.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is American cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is American cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does American cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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