NutriDB

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat

FDC ID: 169080

Dairy and Egg Products

At a glance

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat is a calorie-dense food in the Dairy and Egg Products category, providing 180 kcal per 100g. Each 100g supplies 24.6g of protein, 7g of fat, 3.5g of carbohydrates. It is an especially good source of sodium (78% of the Daily Value), phosphorus (66% of the Daily Value), calcium (53% of the Daily Value). All values are per 100g and based on USDA FoodData Central public-domain data.

Energy

180

kcal

Protein

24.6

g

Total Fat

7

g

Total Carbohydrate

3.5

g

Dietary Fiber

0

g

Nutrition profile of Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat provides about 180 kcal per 100g, a fairly high energy density. Nutritionally it is high in protein, low in carbohydrates.

Key nutrients and what they do

  • Phosphorus 66%builds bones and teeth and supports energy storage and use
  • Calcium 53%is the main mineral in bones and teeth and aids muscle and nerve function
  • Protein 49%builds and repairs muscle, organs, enzymes and hormones
  • Vitamin B12 32%is essential for red blood cell formation and nerve function

% daily value is per 100g against adult reference intakes.

Who it suits

  • people focused on bone health, growing children and older adults
  • people building muscle or aiming to preserve muscle mass with age
  • people on plant-based diets or concerned about anemia
  • people focused on taste, skin/hair condition and immunity

Things to keep in mind

  • !Sodium is high — about 4.5g of salt equivalent per 100g. Watch portions if you are reducing salt.

This overview is general information based on public nutrition data and is not intended for diagnosis or treatment. Disclaimer

Nutrition by Serving Size

NutrientPer 100g1 oz (28g)
Calories180 kcal51 kcal
Protein24.6 g7.0 g
Fat7 g2.0 g
Carbs3.5 g1.0 g
Fiber0 g0 g

Serving values are converted from the per-100g data (1 oz = 28.35g). Actual portion weights vary.

Daily Value Radar(% of FDA Daily Value)

Nutrient Rankings(top 15 by % Daily Value)

Full Nutrition Facts(per 100g)

NutrientAmount% Daily ValueNotes
Energy180 kcal
9.0%
Water58.90 g
Protein24.60 g
49.2%
Cholesterol35 mg
11.7%
Total Fat7 g
9.0%
Total Carbohydrate3.50 g
1.3%
Dietary Fiber0 g
0.0%
Sodium1789 mg
77.8%
Potassium180 mg
3.8%
Calcium684 mg
52.6%
Magnesium24 mg
5.7%
Phosphorus827 mg
66.2%
Iron0.43 mg
2.4%
Zinc3.32 mg
30.2%
Copper0.03 mg
3.7%
Selenium16.60 μg
30.2%
Retinol55 μg
Vitamin A57 μgRAE
6.3%
Vitamin D0.10 μg
0.5%
Vitamin E0.27 mg
1.8%
Thiamin0.03 mg
2.5%
Riboflavin0.39 mg
30.0%
Niacin0.08 mg
0.5%
Vitamin B60.08 mg
4.7%
Vitamin B120.77 μg
32.1%
Folate9 μg
2.3%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg
0.0%
Vitamin C2.70 mg
3.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat per 100g?

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat has 180 kcal (calories) per 100g.

What are the macros in Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat?

Per 100g, Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat provides 24.6g protein, 7g fat, 3.5g carbohydrates.

Is Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat high in protein?

Yes — Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat provides 24.6g of protein per 100g, which makes it a practical protein source.

What vitamins and minerals does Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat provide?

Per 100g, Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat is a notable source of Phosphorus (about 66% of the Daily Value), Calcium (about 53% of the Daily Value), Protein (about 49% of the Daily Value).

Is Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat high in sodium?

Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat contains 1789mg of sodium per 100g. The FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300mg, so portion size matters if you are watching salt intake.

What is the source of this nutrition data for Cheese, pasteurized process, American, low fat?

These per-100g values come from USDA FoodData Central (public domain).

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Data Source

This data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain).

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain)