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Cheese American Cheddar Imitation

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese, american cheddar, imitation

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 58% of the daily recommended Sodium, making Cheese American Cheddar Imitation one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (16.7g), fat (14g), and carbohydrates (11.6g) per 100g. Cheese American Cheddar Imitation packs 239 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 1345mg per 100g (58% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese American Cheddar Imitation delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories239KCAL
Protein16.7G
Fat14G
Carbs11.6G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

239kcal
  • Protein28%16.7 g
  • Fat53%14 g
  • Carbs19%11.6 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water53.1G
Energy239KCAL
Protein16.7G
Total lipid (fat)14.0G
Carbohydrate, by difference11.6G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars7.7G
Cholesterol36.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.05MG
Riboflavin0.43MG
Niacin0.13MG
Vitamin B-60.12MG
Folate, total7.0UG
Vitamin B-120.40UG
Vitamin A, RAE114UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.27MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.7UG
Calcium, Ca562MG
Iron, Fe0.33MG
Magnesium, Mg29.0MG
Phosphorus, P712MG
Potassium, K242MG
Sodium, Na1345MG
Zinc, Zn2.6MG
Copper, Cu0.03MG
Selenium, Se15.2UG
Energy1000kJ
Ash4.6G
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food7.0UG
Folate, DFE7.0UG
Choline, total0MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol111UG
Carotene, beta37.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU430IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated8.8G
SFA 4:00.46G
SFA 6:00.27G
SFA 8:00.20G
SFA 10:00.34G
SFA 12:00.41G
SFA 14:01.4G
SFA 16:03.9G
SFA 18:01.6G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated4.1G
MUFA 16:10.37G
MUFA 18:13.4G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.41G
PUFA 18:20.26G
PUFA 18:30.14G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cubic inch (18g)433g2.5g2.1g
slice (21g)503.5g2.9g2.4g
cup (224g)53537.4g31.4g26g

Scaled from Cheese American Cheddar Imitation's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese American Cheddar Imitation is a excellent source of Sodium (58% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cheese American Cheddar Imitation is a excellent source of Calcium (43% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese American Cheddar Imitation is a excellent source of Protein (33% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese American Cheddar Imitation is a excellent source of Zinc (24% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 1345mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese American Cheddar Imitation should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Magnesium: top 25% (#2,066 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories239
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.0G18%
Cholesterol 36.0MG12%
Sodium 1345MG58%
Total Carbohydrate 11.6G4%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 7.7G
Protein 16.7G33%
Vitamin D 0UG0%
Calcium 562MG43%
Iron 0.33MG2%
Potassium 242MG5%

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

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 169901.

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