Processed Cheese
Limited nutritional benefit
American-type processed cheese slices, values as sold.
Processed cheese is made by melting cheese such as cheddar with emulsifying salts, milk ingredients and water into a smooth product that melts evenly; the American-type slices go into cheeseburgers, grilled cheese and sandwiches. One 20 g slice has about 75 kcal, 3.5 g of protein and 6.5 g of fat, 3.5 g of it saturated, with about 210 mg of calcium. It is very salty: the same slice has about 335 mg of sodium from salt and sodium-based emulsifying salts.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18.1g | 32.3% |
| Fat | 31.8g | 45.4% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 1.2% |
| Simple Sugars | 1.29g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 2.41g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 40g | 1.6% |
| Calories | 371 | 16.5% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 18.06 | g | 90.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 8.24 | g | 33.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.29 | g | 9.9% |
| Omega-3 | 0.387 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 12 | mg | 1.3% |
| DHA | 6 | mg | 0.7% |
| Omega-6 | 0.903 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 1.14 | g | 57.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.8 | mg |
| Selenium | 20.2 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 250 | mcg | 27.8% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.015 | mg | 1.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.234 | mg | 18.0% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.08 | mg | 0.5% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.054 | mg | 3.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 8 | mcg | 2.0% |
| vitamin B12 | 1.5 | mcg | 62.5% |
| vitamin D | 0.6 (24 IU) | mcg | 4.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.8 | mg | 5.3% |
| vitamin K | 2.6 | mcg | 2.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 1045 | mg | 104.5% |
| iron | 0.63 | mg | 3.5% |
| magnesium | 26 | mg | 6.5% |
| phosphorus | 641 | mg | 91.6% |
| potassium | 132 | mg | 5.1% |
| sodium | 1671 | mg | 72.7% |
| zinc | 2.49 | mg | 22.6% |
| copper | 0.046 | mg | 5.1% |
| manganese | 0.041 | mg | 1.8% |
| selenium | 20.2 | mcg | 36.7% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 546 | mg | 78.0% | 179% |
| Isoleucine | 938 | mg | 67.0% | 164% |
| Leucine | 1716 | mg | 62.9% | 148% |
| Lysine | 1516 | mg | 72.2% | 166% |
| Methionine | 585 | mg | 55.7% | 133% |
| Phenylalanine | 1855 | mg | 106.0% | 237% |
| Threonine | 772 | mg | 73.5% | 162% |
| Tryptophan | 232 | mg | 82.9% | 184% |
| Valine | 1187 | mg | 65.2% | 156% |
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