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Nutritional Profile of American Cheese (Restaurant)
We got 83 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for American Cheese (Restaurant).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-rate (Top 25) for 24 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Linolenelaidic Acid (18:3 t) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Myristelaidic Acid (14:1 t) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Lauroleic Acid (12:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- trans-Dienoic Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for 16 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- cis-13-Eicosenoic Acid (20:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid, EET (20:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for 45 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Linolenelaidic Acid (18:3 t) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Myristelaidic Acid (14:1 t) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Elaidolinolenic Acid (18:3 c) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1 n-9) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Palmitoleate (16:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Arachidic Acid (20:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid, CLA (18:2) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of American Cheese (Restaurant)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of American Cheese (Restaurant)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of American Cheese (Restaurant)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of American Cheese (Restaurant)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of American Cheese (Restaurant)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of American Cheese (Restaurant)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: American Cheese (Restaurant)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of American Cheese (Restaurant)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Slice | 16.0 g | 0.6 oz |
13 Similar Dairy or Egg Products
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| American Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 56 | |
(Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 33 |
(Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 29 |
(Pasteurized Process, Low Fat) | 51 |
(Reduced Fat) | 46 |
(Reduced Sodium) | 46 |
(Without Added Vitamin D, Pasteurized Process) | 113 |
| American Cheese Food | No of Nutrients |
(Cold Pack) | 61 |
(Pasteurized Process, Vitamin D Fortified) | 113 |
(Pasteurized Process, Without Added Vitamin D) | 117 |
| American Cheese Product | No of Nutrients |
(Pasteurized Process, Vitamin D Fortified) | 98 |
| American Cheese Spread | No of Nutrients |
(Pasteurized Process) | 72 |
| Cheddar Or American Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Low Sodium, Pasteurized Process) | 51 |
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