Cheese, American

Cracker-size Slice9 g
Slice21 g
Stick28 g
Cup, Shredded113 g
Cup, Diced140 g
Cup, Melted244 g
Cup, NFS113 g
Cup, Cubed132 g
Cubic Inch17 g


Calories in 1 stick (28 g)
86.8 calories, 56.7 from fat
 
Carbs
2.4 g
 
Proteins
5.1 g
 
Fat
6.3 g
 
Sat. Fat
3.7 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Cheese, American has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.11 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (22.2%/cal) - a good source of Calcium (helps prevent cancer), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue), Vitamin B12 (helps prevent Alzheimer's disease), Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Vitamin A (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy) and Zinc (plays a leading role in weight loss).
  • Cheese, American contains a high amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and sugars (0.06%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (36% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (66% of DV/100g)! This item has no fiber content (0% of DV/100g).

Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.1 cal/g)
High
Density
(22.2 %/cal)
Very High
Density
(1.7 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
10%
Protein
1%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
10%
Fat
19%
Saturated Fat
7%
Cholesterol
20%
Sodium
2%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Calcium

Helps you build strong bones; Helps you keep slim and trim.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Cheese, American

Serving Size: stick (28g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 86.8 cal
Calories from Fat 56.7 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6.3 g 9.7%
Saturated Fat 3.7 g 18.6%
Cholesterol 22.1 mg 7.4%
Sodium 467.9 mg 19.5%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4 g 0.8%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0.6 g 1.9%
Protein 5.1 g 10.2%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 238 IU 4.8%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 1.7%
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg 7.1%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 2 mcg 0.5%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.9 mcg 1.1%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 401.2 mg 40%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.5%
Iron (Fe) 0.3 mg 1.5%
Magnesium (Mg) 9.5 mg 2.4%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 76.4 mg 2.2%
Phosphorus (P) 239.4 mg 23.9%
Selenium (Se) 4.6 mcg 6.6%
Zinc (Zn) 0.6 mg 4.1%