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American Cheese Food
American Cheese Food by Cabot provides 333 kcal per 100 g, with 4.8 g of sugars and 19.1 g of protein. That is 137% 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.
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* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 70 kcal | 323 | |
| Total fat | 23.8 g | 5 g | 6% | 25.6 −7% |
| Saturated fat | 16.7 g | 3.5 g | 18% | 17.4 |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g | 2 g | 1% | 4.5 +109% |
| Total sugars | 4.8 g | 1 g | 2 +137% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 19.1 g | 4 g | 8% | 21.4 −11% |
| Salt | 3.1 g | 0.7 g | 1.7 +80% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
American cheese (milk, cheese, salt, enzymes), water, milkfat, whey protein concentrate, whey, sodium citrate, salt, sorbic acid as a preservative, annatto and oleoresin paprika for color.
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 slice (21 g)
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078354505779
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in American Cheese Food?
American Cheese Food contains 333 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1 slice (21 g)).
How much sugar is in American Cheese Food?
American Cheese Food has 4.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is American Cheese Food 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 Food vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does American Cheese Food contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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