How many calories are in 1 slice of american cheese

96Calories

Per Serving

Number of Calories: Based on 1 slice (1 oz) serving

  • Calories: 96
  • Fat: 7.39g
  • Carbs: 1.97g
  • Protein: 5.37g

Nutritional Value and Information

  • How many calories are in 1 serving?

    96 calories are in 1 slice - it is the same (calorie-wise) to 0.32 cup, diced provolone cheese, 0.86 oz colby cheese, and 1.37 oz goats cheese.

    Overall Score

    Low

  • How many carbs are in 1 serving?

    Having a modest amount of carbs with a carbs/calorie ratio of 8.21%, it has the same degree as chilaquiles, goulash and crawfish. 1.97 g is 0.66% of your daily recommended intake for a healthy male. Compared to foods in the same food group (cheese, milk and dairy), this specific food has a moderate amt of carbs. Here, within its own food group, this specific food has less carbs than about 60% of other foods. Similarly, almost 89% of all foods in our entire database have a greater carbs percentage.

    Overall Score

    Modest

    Alternatives: Cheese (Chipotle Mexican Grill), Spreadable Cheese - Garlic Supreme (Alouette), Dill Havarti Cheese (Trader Joe's)

  • How much cholesterol are in 1 serving?

    Having a extreme quantity of cholesterol with a cholesterol/calorie ratio of 23.96%, it contains the same amt as hard boiled eggs, roast turkey and calamari. Compared to foods in the same food group (cheese, milk and dairy), this item has a moderate-high quantity of cholesterol. Here, approximately 69 percent of other foods in this food group have a lower ratio of cholesterol to calories. Likewise, almost 87 percent of all foods in our database have a lower cholesterol ratio. 7.67% of your daily recommended limit will be met by 1 serving.

    Overall Score

    Very High

    Alternatives: Strawberry Nonfat Yogurt (Weight Watchers), Amaretto Cheesecake Nonfat Yogurt (Weight Watchers), Fat Free Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Albertsons)

  • How much fiber are in 1 serving?

    This food has the same amount of fiber as foods like tea, roast chicken and vinaigrette with a fiber/calorie ratio of 0%, which is a limited amount. Compared to foods in the same food group (cheese, milk and dairy), this item has a small amt of fiber. Here, within its own food group, this item has less fiber than roughly 100 percent of other foods. In the same way, just 0 percent of all foods among all food groups have a lower fiber/calories percentage. 0% of your daily recommended value will be filled by this food/serving size.

    Overall Score

    Low

    Alternatives: Soymilk - Vanilla (Roundy's), Crema Salvadorena Grade A Cultured Pasteurized Sour Cream (La Vaquita), 50% Light Snack Packs Naturally Aged Vermont Cheddar Cheese (Cabot)

  • How much protein are in 1 serving?

    Having a wonderful quantity of protein at 33.56 g per 600 calories, it has the same quantity as beer, gravy and whole cereals. Approximately 73% of all foods in our entire system have a lower ratio of protein to calories. In the same way, compared to foods in its food group, this specific food has a respectable quantity of protein. In this case, almost 65 percent of foods in this food group have a greater ratio of protein to calories. 10.74% of your daily recommended intake will be achieved by this food/serving size.

    Overall Score

    High

    Alternatives: Fancy Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (Kroger), Fat Free Milk (Horizon Organic), Grated Parmesan & Romano Cheese (Best Choice)

  • How much saturated fat are in 1 serving?

    About 5 percent of all foods among all food groups have a greater ratio of saturated fat to calories. Likewise, this specific food has a above average amt of saturated fat compared to foods in the same food group. Here, nearly 27 percent of foods in this food group have a greater saturated fat/calories ratio. With a saturated fat/calorie ratio of 41.41%, this item has a excessive level of saturated fat (it has the same quantity as foods like croissants, eggnog and poached eggs).

    Overall Score

    Very High

    Alternatives: Low Fat Strawberry Yogurt (Great Value), Rich and Creamy Strawberry Yogurt (La Creme), Light Peach Yogurt (Lucerne)

  • How much sodium are in 1 serving?

    With a sodium/calorie ratio of 383.33%, this item has a high level of sodium (it has the same amt as foods like anchovies, sausages and tomatoes). 15.33% of your daily limit will be achieved by this food/serving size. This specific food has less sodium than roughly 14% of all foods in our system. Likewise, compared to foods in the same food group (cheese, milk and dairy), this item has a high amount of sodium. In this case, around 87 percent of other foods in this food group have a lower ratio of sodium to calories.

    Overall Score

    Very High

    Alternatives: Bright Eyed & Blueberry Yogurt Blend (Jamba Juice), Small Curd 4% Milkfat Cottage Cheese (Best Yet), Low-Fat Strawberry Yogurt (Activia)

  • How much sugars are in 1 serving?

    Around 53% of all foods in our system have a greater sugar/calories percentage. Similarly, compared to foods in the same food group (cheese, milk and dairy), this item has a reasonable amt of sugar. Here, almost 46% of other foods in this food group have a lower sugar percentage. 1.83 grams is 4.58% of your daily recommended consumption of sugar for most men and women. Having an average degree of sugar with a sugar/calorie ratio of 7.62%, it has the same amount as grilled chicken, horseradish and onion rings.

    Overall Score

    Moderate

    Alternatives: Sliced Swiss Cheese (Harris Teeter), Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella String Cheese (Giant Eagle), Cheese Heads Sticks Pepper Jack (Frigo)