American Cheese Slices
American cheese slices provide a good amount of protein that supports muscle maintenance and overall nutrition. They are rich in calcium and phosphorus, essential for strong and healthy bones. This cheese also offers important vitamins such as vitamin A and B12 that contribute to metabolic functions. With moderate carbohydrates and natural sugars, it combines creamy taste and energy delivery.
Macronutrient distribution
A Serving (21 g) of American Cheese Slices contains 77 calories, 3.8 g of protein, 1 g of carbohydrates, and 6.4 g of fat.
- Protein
- 3.8 g20%
- Carbs
- 1 g5%
- Fat
- 6.4 g75%
of calories
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 77 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace14 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace20 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort10 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort7 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace10 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)7 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (21 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates1 / 313 g(0%)
- Total Sugars0.47 g
Fats
- Total Fat6.4 / 83 g(8%)
- Saturated Fat3.8 / 25 g(15%)
- Trans Fat0.24 g
- Monounsaturated Fat1.7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.27 g
- Cholesterol21 / 300 mg(7%)
- Omega-60.21 g
- Omega-91.5 g
- Oleic Acid1.5 g
- Capric Acid0.17 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0.19 g
- Stearic Acid0.68 g
- Caprylic Acid0.07 g
- Linoleic Acid0.21 g
- Myristic Acid0.62 g
- Palmitic Acid1.7 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.01 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.03 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
Protein
- Protein3.8 / 56 g(7%)
Vitamins
- Vitamin A66.6 / 900 ug(7%)
- Vitamin D1.6 / 15 ug(11%)
- Vitamin E0.17 / 15 mg(1%)
- Vitamin K0.78 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.01 / 1.3 mg(1%)
- Vitamin B120.32 / 2.4 ug(13%)
- Thiamin (B1)0 / 1.2 mg(0%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.05 / 1.3 mg(4%)
- Niacin (B3)0.02 / 16 mg(0%)
- Folate1.7 / 400 ug(0%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.08 / 5 mg(2%)
- Choline4 / 550 mg(1%)
Minerals
- Calcium218.4 / 1,000 mg(22%)
- Iron0.13 / 8 mg(2%)
- Magnesium5.5 / 420 mg(1%)
- Phosphorus134.6 / 700 mg(19%)
- Potassium27.7 / 3,400 mg(1%)
- Sodium350.7 / 2,300 mg(15%)
- Zinc0.52 / 11 mg(5%)
- Copper0.01 / 0.9 mg(1%)
- Manganese0.01 / 2.3 mg(0%)
- Selenium4.2 / 55 ug(8%)
Other
- Water8.3 / 3,700 g(0%)
Sources
- USDA Foundational FoodsCheese, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified
- USDA Foundational FoodsCheese, pasteurized process cheese food or product, American, singles
- USDA Standard Reference, LegacyCheese, pasteurized process, American, fortified with vitamin D
- OpenNutritionOpen-source nutrition database
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