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American cheese

American cheese is a smooth, mild processed cheese product sold in slices or blocks and valued for its pliable texture and readily melting character.

American cheese — illustrative ingredient image

About American cheese

American cheese is a processed cheese product, commonly sold in individually wrapped slices, unwrapped slices, or blocks. It is used in sandwiches and melted preparations. The product is usually smooth and pliable, with a mild, creamy, salty flavour; it melts readily. Recipes and labelling conventions vary, and products sold under similar names may differ in their dairy ingredients and processing.

It is distinct from a single traditional cheese variety, and the term may describe products with different formulations. Nutrition comparisons should use the specific product and form, including whether it is reduced-fat or contains other modifications; similarly named products should not automatically be treated as identical.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for american cheese

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English

American cheese

English

american cheese (fat free)

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Cheese, American

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pasteurized process american cheese (vitamin D fortified)

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pasteurized process american cheese food

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pasteurized process american cheese food (vitamin D fortified)

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American cheese nutrition & diet

American cheese nutritional value

Cheese, American

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
340kcal
Protein
16.8g
Carbs
7.2g
Fat
27.2g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Products sold as American cheese vary in formulation; compare the specific product and account for modified-fat versions and serving form.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Cheese, American ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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