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Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol

This variable imitation cheese is American- or cheddar-style and low-cholesterol, appearing sliced, shredded or otherwise prepared with formulation-dependent flavour and melting.

Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol — illustrative ingredient image

About Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol

This is an imitation cheese product described as American- or cheddar-style and low-cholesterol. It is a variable category rather than one fixed recipe; the name does not specify its ingredients, the particular style, or what formulation feature produces the stated cholesterol distinction.

It is generally encountered sliced, shredded, or otherwise prepared as a cheese-like food for meals and snacks. Its colour, melt, firmness, and flavour can vary between American-style and cheddar-style products and with the product’s formulation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol

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English

low-cholesterol imitation cheese

English

imitation American cheese

English

imitation cheddar cheese

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Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol nutrition & diet

Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol nutritional value

Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol

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

Calories
390kcal
Protein
25.0g
Carbs
1.0g
Fat
32.0g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Match the specific style and formulation; products described as low-cholesterol may differ in ingredients and cannot be compared as a single fixed recipe.

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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol ↗. 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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