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American Cheese
American Cheese by Great Value provides 143 kcal per 100 g, with 9.5 g of sugars and 19.1 g of protein. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 12 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 slice (21 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | 30 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g | 3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars | 9.5 g | 2 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 19.1 g | 4 g | 8% |
| Salt | 4.2 g | 0.9 g |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values).
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Ingredients
SKIM MILK", WHEY MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE SODIUM CITRATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, BUTTERMILK PART-SKIM MILK", CHEESE CULTURE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CARRAGEENA ENZYMES, COLOR (APO CAROTENA BETA CAROTENE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE), AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, MILKFAT*, RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B₁). ADDS A TRIVIAL AOUNT OF FAT CONTAINK
- Allergens
- Milk
- May contain traces
- Gluten free
Additives 7
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Serving size
- 1 slice (21 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078742373379
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in American Cheese?
American Cheese contains 143 kcal per 100 g and about 30 kcal per serving (1 slice (21 g)).
How much sugar is in American Cheese?
American Cheese has 9.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is American Cheese healthy?
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. It may also contain traces of gluten free. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 1, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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