Cheese (american cheddar, imitation) nutrition facts

100 grams of cheese, american cheddar, imitation contain 239 calories, 17 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. It is an excellent source of phosphorus (57% DV), calcium (43% DV), protein (33% DV) and riboflavin (B2) (33% DV). Most of its calories (53%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 1340 mg per 100 g.

Nutrition Facts
Calories239
% Daily Value*
Total fat 14 g18%
Saturated fat 8.79 g44%
Cholesterol 36 mg12%
Sodium 1340 mg58%
Total carbohydrate 11.6 g4%
Dietary fiber 0 g0%
Total sugars 7.74 g
Protein 16.7 g33%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 562 mg43%
Iron 0.33 mg2%
Potassium 242 mg5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 28%Carbs 19%Fat 53%
239calories
16.7 gprotein
11.6 gcarbs
14 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Phosphorus57%
  • Calcium43%
  • Protein33%
  • Riboflavin (B2)33%
  • Selenium28%
  • Zinc24%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A114 µg13%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin E0.27 mg2%
Vitamin K2.7 µg2%
Thiamin (B1)0.05 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.43 mg33%
Niacin (B3)0.13 mg1%
Vitamin B60.12 mg7%
Folate7 µg2%
Vitamin B120.4 µg17%
Choline0 mg0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium562 mg43%
Iron0.33 mg2%
Potassium242 mg5%
Magnesium29 mg7%
Phosphorus712 mg57%
Zinc2.59 mg24%
Copper0.03 mg4%
Selenium15.2 µg28%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat8.79 g44%
Monounsaturated fat4.1 g-
Polyunsaturated fat0.41 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water53.1 g-
Caffeine0 mg-
Alcohol0 g-

How it compares to other dairy and egg products

Per 100 gCheese (american cheddar, imitation)Category averageDifference
Calories239218+10%
Protein16.7 g13.5 g+23%
Total carbohydrate11.6 g11.7 g-1%
Total fat14 g13 g+8%
Dietary fiber0 g0.27 g-100%
Total sugars7.74 g9.04 g-14%
Sodium1340 mg405 mg+231%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169901. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.