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Cheese (american cheddar, imitation) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density7 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 28% · 16.7 g
Carbs 19% · 11.6 g
Fat 53% · 14 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 11.6 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Cheese (american cheddar, imitation) · per 100 g
Calories239
Total Fat 14 g18% DV
Saturated Fat 8.8 g44% DV
Cholesterol 36 mg12% DV
Sodium 1,345 mg58% DV
Total Carbs 11.6 g4% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 7.7 g
Protein 16.7 g33% DV
Vitamin D 0 µg · Calcium 562 mg · Iron 0.3 mg · Potassium 242 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
| 100 grams | 100 g | 239 |
| 1 slice | 21 g | 50.2 |
| 1 cubic inch | 18 g | 43 |
| 1 cup | 224 g | 535.4 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese (american cheddar, imitation)?
Cheese (american cheddar, imitation) has 239 calories per 100 grams, which is about 50.2 calories per 1 slice.
How much protein is in Cheese (american cheddar, imitation)?
Cheese (american cheddar, imitation) has 16.7 g of protein per 100 grams — 7 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese (american cheddar, imitation) keto-friendly?
Cheese (american cheddar, imitation) has 11.6 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is not keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Cheese (american cheddar, imitation) vegan?
Cheese (american cheddar, imitation) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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