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Cheese (American, nonfat or fat free) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Great — top 25% for protein density16.7 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 67% · 21.1 g
Carbs 33% · 10.5 g
Fat 0% · 0 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✗ Keto | 10.5 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, nonfat or fat free) · per 100 g
Calories126
Total Fat 0 g0% DV
Saturated Fat 0 g0% DV
Cholesterol 26 mg9% DV
Sodium 1,316 mg57% DV
Total Carbs 10.5 g4% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 5.3 g
Protein 21.1 g42% DV
Vitamin D 0.1 µg · Calcium 789 mg · Iron 0 mg · Potassium 393 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 126 |
| 1 serving | 19 g | 23.9 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese (American, nonfat or fat free)?
Cheese (American, nonfat or fat free) has 126 calories per 100 grams, which is about 23.9 calories per 1 serving.
How much protein is in Cheese (American, nonfat or fat free)?
Cheese (American, nonfat or fat free) has 21.1 g of protein per 100 grams — 16.7 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese (American, nonfat or fat free) keto-friendly?
Cheese (American, nonfat or fat free) has 10.5 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, nonfat or fat free) vegan?
Cheese (American, nonfat or fat free) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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