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Yellow American cheese
Yellow American cheese provides 357 kcal per 100 g, with 3.6 g of sugars and 17.9 g of protein. That is 274% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E. It is listed in the Cow cheeses category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 328 +9% |
| Total fat | 32.1 g | 26.1 +23% |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g | 17.3 |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 1.6 +128% |
| Total sugars | 3.6 g | 1 +274% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 21.8 −18% |
| Salt | 4.2 g | 1.8 +128% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1058 Cow cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- High protein
- 20% of calories from protein (EU: at least 20% of calories from protein)
- Low sugar
- 3.6 g sugars per 100 g (EU: no more than 5 g per 100 g)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cow cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Product details
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0201291002876
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Yellow American cheese?
Yellow American cheese contains 357 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Yellow American cheese?
Yellow American cheese has 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Yellow American cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated September 4, 2024. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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