Processed Cheese Calories and Quick Look At Nutrition Facts
Calories in Processed Cheese
339Cal100g 61 Cal18g(1slice)
Diet Friendliness
Appetite Satisfaction
Nutritional Value
Noteworthy Nutrients
Vitamin B12,Calcium
Processed cheese like American cheese can be found in hard and semi-hard natural cheese types. Unlike other cheeses, processed cheese goes through a heating process that speeds up maturation.
It is one of the easiest cheeses to keep fresh. It is often found used in cheese cake as an ingredient. Eating it before expiration is recommended. However, freezing does help preserver cheese but don't expect the same flavor as fresh cheese.
There are 61 calories per slice of processed cheese making it high in calories due to its high fat content. However, it is also rich in vitamin B12 and calcium, which might make up for being high calorie.
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Additional Facts for Processed Cheese
Calorie
Diet Friendliness
Appetite Satisfaction
Nutritional Value
Water Content
45 (%)
Refuse
0 (%)
Nutrition facts for Processed Cheese (1slice 18g)
Nutrition info displayed such as percent meal value and PFC balance scales are based on a 1800 calorie diet for women between ages 18 and 29 years old weighing around 112 pounds and daily nutritional requirements.
【Calories and Macronutrient Composition】
(Percent Meal Value)
Energy
61 Cal
536~751Cal
Protein
4.09g (16.36 Cal)
15~34g
Fat
4.68g (42.12 Cal)
13~20g
Carbohydrate
0.23g (0.92 Cal)
75~105g
【PFC Balance】
The calories in Processed Cheese per 18g(1slice) is 61 calories. Processed Cheese is calculated to be 339Cal per 100 grams making 80Cal equivalent to 23.6g with 4.68g of mostly fat、4.09g of protein、0.23g of carbohydrates in 18g while being rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B12 and Calcium.
Vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and sodium content for 18g (1slice) of Processed Cheese
【Vitamin】
(Percent Meal Value)
Vitamin A Retinol Equivalent
46.8μg
221μgRE
Vitamin E Alpha Tocopherol
0.2mg
2.2mg
Vitamin K
0.36μg
17μg
Vitamin B1
0.01mg
0.32mg
Vitamin B2
0.07mg
0.36mg
Niacin
0.02mg
3.48mgNE
Vitamin B6
0mg
0.35mg
Vitamin B12
0.58μg
0.8μg
Folate
4.86μg
80μg
Pantothenic Acid
0.03mg
1.5mg
【Mineral】
(Percent Meal Value)
Sodium
198mg
~1000mg
Potassium
10.8mg
833mg
Calcium
113.4mg
221mg
Magnesium
3.42mg
91.8mg
Phosphorus
131.4mg
381mg
Iron
0.05mg
3.49mg
Zinc
0.58mg
3mg
Copper
0.01mg
0.24mg
【Other】
(Percent Meal Value)
Sodium Chloride Equivalent
0.5g
~2.5g
Fatty acid composition in 18g (1slice) of Processed Cheese
【Fatty Acids】
(Percent Meal Value)
Saturated Fatty Acids
2.88g
3g~4.7g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
1.23g
~6.2g
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
0.1g
3g~8.3g
Total Fatty Acids
4.3g
N3 Polyunsaturated
0.03g
(Percent Meal Value)
N6 Polyunsaturated
0.07g
Oleic Acid
1044mg
Linoleic Acid
70.2mg
Alpha Linolenic Acid
30.6mg
Amino acid composition in 18g (1slice) of Processed Cheese
【Amino Acids】
(Percent Meal Value)
Isoleucine
216mg
Leucine
414mg
Lysine
342mg
Sulfur Containing Amino Acid Total
127.8mg
Aromatic Amino Acid Total
450mg
Threonine
149.4mg
Tryptophan
52.2mg
Valine
288mg
Histidine
129.6mg
(Percent Meal Value)
Arginine
147.6mg
Alanine
120.6mg
Aspartic Acid
306mg
Glutamic Acid
900mg
Glycine
79.2mg
Proline
468mg
Serine
198mg
Amino Acid Total
4320mg
Ammonia
90mg
*Note that do to rounding some nutrient values are shown as not contained in some cases.
*Calculated assuming a 1800 calorie diet of a normal women age 18 to 29 around 112 pounds weight.
*The exact vitamin and mineral content may depend on the method of cooking preparation, transportation method, and processed used for long term storage, collectively.
*Calculated calorie results may vary within a margin of several calories.
12 ways to Burn 61Cal
Processed Cheese:Aerobic exercise duration required to burn 61 calories per 18g (1slice)
Walking23min
Jogging14min
Cycling / Biking / Spinning9min
Jumping Rope7min
Stretching28min
Climbing Steps8min
Vacuuming20min
Cleaning Bath Tub18min
Water Walking18min
Swimming9min
Aerobics11min
Boxercising12min
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