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Nutritional Profile of American Cheese (Nonfat Or Fat Free)
We got 33 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for American Cheese (Nonfat Or Fat Free).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for four additional nutrients:
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
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 sky-high (Top 10) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Zinc, Zn (Minerals)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of American Cheese (Nonfat Or Fat Free)
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.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of American Cheese (Nonfat Or Fat Free)
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 (Nonfat Or Fat Free)
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 (Nonfat Or Fat Free)
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 (Nonfat Or Fat Free)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 10.5 g | 3 g | 111 | 1540 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | 169 | 1153 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 21 g | 6 g | 60 | 336 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 71 | 446 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 64 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 69 | 384 |
| Niacin | 5.6 mg | 1.6 mg | 6 | 654 |
| Riboflavin | 545 µg | 154.5 µg | 31 | 292 |
| Thiamin | 412 µg | 116.8 µg | 10 | 474 |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.9 µg | 0.5 µg | 26 | 543 |
| Vitamin B6 | 567 µg | 160.7 µg | 9 | 416 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 270 µg | 76.5 µg | 159 | 616 |
| beta-Carotene | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 128 | 1163 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.2 µg | 0.1 µg | 121 | 923 |
| Retinol | 55 µg | 15.6 µg | 174 | 425 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 189 IU | 53.6 IU | 144 | 851 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 56 µg | 15.9 µg | 176 | 655 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 47 | 162 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 5 IU | 1.4 IU | 68 | 202 |
| Minerals (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 789 mg | 223.7 mg | 27 | 74 |
| Copper, Cu | 559 µg | 158.5 µg | 9 | 342 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 115 mg | 32.6 mg | 9 | 205 |
| Phosphorus, P | 316 mg | 89.6 mg | 92 | 348 |
| Potassium, K | 393 mg | 111.4 mg | 24 | 505 |
| Selenium, Se | 14.6 µg | 4.1 µg | 147 | 545 |
| Sodium, Na | 1.3 g | 374.2 mg | 24 | 142 |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.1 mg | 1.2 mg | 15 | 502 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 154 | 355 |
| Choline | 38.4 mg | 10.9 mg | 86 | 772 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 65.5 g | 18.6 g | 245 | 1176 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 3 g | 836.3 mg | 78 | 365 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 126 kcal | 35.7 kcal | 187 | 562 |
| KJ (Energy) | 529 kj | 150 kj | 117 | 660 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of American Cheese (Nonfat Or Fat Free)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 19.0 g | 0.7 oz |
13 Similar Dairy or Egg Products
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| American Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 56 | |
(Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 29 |
(Pasteurized Process, Low Fat) | 51 |
(Reduced Fat) | 46 |
(Reduced Sodium) | 46 |
(Restaurant) | 83 |
(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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