American Cheese Calories and Nutrition Facts
American Cheese has 375 calories per 100 g, with 17.5 g protein, 6.4 g carbs and 31.1 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cheese, American, restaurant (FDC ID: 747429).
A 100g serving of american cheese contains 375 calories, 17.5g protein, 6.4g total carbs (6.4g net carbs), and 31.1g fat.
Energy density
3.75 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
4.7 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
6.4 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
27 g
≈ 1 oz
- Sugars
- 3.8g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 17.7g
- Sodium
- 1,600mg
Cheese, American, restaurant nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cheese, american, restaurant per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (17.5 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | — |
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% |
| Fat | 31.1 g | 40% |
| Sugars | 3.8 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 17.7 g | 89% |
| Sodium | 1600 mg | 70% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
American Cheese calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 3.75 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 106 kcal | 5 g | 1.8 g | 8.8 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 375 kcal | 17.5 g | 6.4 g | 31.1 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 425 kcal | 19.8 g | 7.3 g | 35.3 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 850 kcal | 39.7 g | 14.5 g | 70.5 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1701 kcal | 79.4 g | 29 g | 141.1 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 747429.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How american cheese compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, american cheese ranks 32nd lowest in calories and 17th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 54% above it. The lightest option in the category is milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin a and vitamin d (fat free or skim) at 34 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is egg, white, dried at 79.9 g per 100 g.
| Dairy & Eggs (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧀 Cheese, provolone, sliced | 357 kcal | 23.5 g | 3.57 |
| 🧀 Cheese, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 366 kcal | 18 g | 3.66 |
| 🧀 Cheese, American, restaurant (this page) | 375 kcal | 17.5 g | 3.75 |
| 🥚 Egg, white, dried | 376 kcal | 79.9 g | 3.76 |
| 🧀 Cheese, monterey jack, solid | 392 kcal | 22.6 g | 3.92 |
Portion planning with american cheese
- 100 calories comes to about 27 g (1 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 114 g, bringing 428 kcal with it — that is 4.7 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 7% carbs, 19% protein, 75% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 17.5 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
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American Cheese FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of american cheese?
One serving of 100 g provides 375 calories, 6.4 g total carbs, 17.5 g protein, and 31.1 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of american cheese?
American Cheese contains 375 calories per 100 g, with 17.5 g protein, 6.4 g carbohydrate, and 31.1 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for american cheese?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cheese, American, restaurant" is FDC ID: 747429. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of american cheese?
By calories, american cheese is approximately 7% carbohydrates, 19% protein, and 75% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of american cheese?
One ounce (28 g) of american cheese has 106 calories, with 5 g protein, 1.8 g carbs and 8.8 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 425 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1701 calories.
How much american cheese is 100 calories?
About 27 g of american cheese supplies 100 calories, because it carries 3.75 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much american cheese do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 114 g of american cheese, which also brings 428 calories with it. That works out to 4.7 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is american cheese high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
American Cheese sits 54% above the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 32nd lowest of 40 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.