Table of Contents
Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Micronutrients and Vitamins in "American Cheese Spread"
| Food Name: American Cheese Spread | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 290 | Total Fat (g): 21 |
| Protein (g): 16 | Carbohydrates (g): 9 |
| Sugars (g): 7 | Net Carbs (g): 9 |
| Water (g): 48 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 13 | Cholesterol (mg): 55 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 6219 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 624 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 223 | Omega-6 (mg): 400 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 653 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 173 |
| Vitamin D (IU): 16 | Vitamin K (mcg): 2 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 7 | Folate DFE (mcg): 7 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 562 | Magnesium (mg): 29 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 875 | Potassium (mg): 242 |
| Sodium (mg): 1625 | Zinc (mg): 3 |
| Selenium (mcg): 11 | Fluoride (mcg): 35 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 239 | Threonine (mg): 628 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 833 | Leucine (mg): 1780 |
| Lysine (mg): 1507 | Methionine (mg): 538 |
| Cystine (mg): 105 | Phenylalanine (mg): 931 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 890 | Valine (mg): 1366 |
| Arginine (mg): 545 | Histidine (mg): 509 |
| Alanine (mg): 602 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1103 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3475 | Glycine (mg): 311 |
| Proline (mg): 2320 | Serine (mg): 1037 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 36 | Retinol (mcg): 168 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 55 | PRAL Score: 27 |
Key Nutrition Facts about American Cheese Spread
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'American Cheese Spread'?
100 grams of 'American Cheese Spread' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 16g (around 32% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 9g (around 3% of daily requirement),
Fat – 21g (around 27% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'American Cheese Spread'?
A 100-gram serving of 'American Cheese Spread' provides around 290 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 15% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'American Cheese Spread' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'American Cheese Spread' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 16g protein, 9g carbs, and 21g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'American Cheese Spread' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'American Cheese Spread' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 562 mg (43% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 875 mg (70% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1625 mg (71% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Selenium (mcg): 11 mcg (20% DV).
'American Cheese Spread' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 242 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 29 mg (7% DV),
Fluoride (mcg): 35 mcg (1% DV).
Which vitamins are present in American Cheese Spread in significant amounts?
It also provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 173 mcg (19% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 653 IU (22% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'American Cheese Spread' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (IU): 16 IU (2% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'American Cheese Spread' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'American Cheese Spread' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 13 g (65% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 1625 mg (71% of max recommended).