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Nutritional Profile of Cheese (American & Swiss Blends)
We got 55 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cheese (American & Swiss Blends).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Cheese (American & Swiss Blends)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Cheese (American & Swiss Blends)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Cheese (American & Swiss Blends)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Cheese (American & Swiss Blends)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Cheese (American & Swiss Blends)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Cheese (American & Swiss Blends)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Cheese (American & Swiss Blends)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 5.3 g | 1.5 g | 203 | 2002 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 2.6 g | 745.6 mg | 234 | 1413 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 7.3 g | 2.1 g | 71 | 608 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 g | 309 mg | 135 | 1483 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 18.1 g | 5.1 g | 36 | 154 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 30.6 g | 8.7 g | 33 | 294 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 616 mg | 174.6 mg | 56 | 76 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 801 mg | 227.1 mg | 25 | 75 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 509 mg | 144.3 mg | 25 | 41 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 333 mg | 94.4 mg | 33 | 138 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 882 mg | 250 mg | 46 | 214 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 2.9 g | 830.6 mg | 44 | 105 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 8.2 g | 2.3 g | 36 | 176 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3.2 g | 918.5 mg | 35 | 294 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 16 | 209 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 7.2 g | 2 g | 48 | 584 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 499 mg | 141.5 mg | 62 | 485 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 223 mg | 63.2 mg | 5 | 259 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 39 | 416 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 21 mg | 6 mg | 6 | 176 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 5 | 325 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 45 mg | 12.8 mg | 72 | 249 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1 g | 292 mg | 121 | 1392 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 140 mg | 39.7 mg | 125 | 816 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 4 | 158 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 18 g | 5.1 g | 70 | 388 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 72 | 447 |
| Folate, food | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 65 | 281 |
| Folate, total | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 70 | 386 |
| Niacin | 95 µg | 26.9 µg | 242 | 2434 |
| Riboflavin | 247 µg | 70 µg | 173 | 564 |
| Thiamin | 15 µg | 4.3 µg | 132 | 869 |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 µg | 0.4 µg | 46 | 583 |
| Vitamin B6 | 56 µg | 15.9 µg | 158 | 925 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 790 µg | 224 µg | 119 | 564 |
| beta-Carotene | 26 µg | 7.4 µg | 107 | 1140 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 20 | 181 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 16 µg | 4.5 µg | 111 | 1018 |
| Phylloquinone | 3.2 µg | 0.9 µg | 91 | 893 |
| Retinol | 297 µg | 84.2 µg | 29 | 219 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 300 µg | 85 µg | 33 | 419 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 7.5 µg | 2.1 µg | 7 | 87 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 866 mg | 245.5 mg | 23 | 65 |
| Copper, Cu | 46 µg | 13 µg | 91 | 803 |
| Iron, Fe | 480 µg | 136.1 µg | 120 | 878 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 46 | 322 |
| Phosphorus, P | 540 mg | 153.1 mg | 43 | 158 |
| Potassium, K | 149 mg | 42.2 mg | 142 | 749 |
| Selenium, Se | 20.4 µg | 5.8 µg | 112 | 487 |
| Sodium, Na | 1.7 g | 470.6 mg | 9 | 107 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.4 mg | 686.1 µg | 67 | 671 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 27.8 mg | 97 | 283 |
| Choline | 19.2 mg | 5.4 mg | 140 | 964 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 39.6 g | 11.2 g | 337 | 1830 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 366 kcal | 103.8 kcal | 46 | 322 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cheese (American & Swiss Blends)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cracker-size Slice | 9.0 g | 0.3 oz |
| 1 Cubic Inch | 17.5 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1 Slice | 21.0 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1" Wedge | 28.0 g | 1.0 oz |
123 Similar Dairy or Egg Products
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| American Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 56 | |
(Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 33 |
(Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 29 |
(Pasteurized Process, Low Fat) | 51 |
(Reduced Fat) | 46 |
(Reduced Sodium) | 46 |
(Restaurant) | 83 |
(Without Added Vitamin D, Pasteurized Process) | 113 |
| American Cheese Food | No of Nutrients |
(Cold Pack) | 61 |
(Pasteurized Process, Vitamin D Fortified) | 113 |
(Pasteurized Process, Without Added Vitamin D) | 117 |
| American Cheese Product | No of Nutrients |
(Pasteurized Process, Vitamin D Fortified) | 98 |
| American Cheese Spread | No of Nutrients |
(Pasteurized Process) | 72 |
| American Nonfat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | No of Nutrients |
| 20 | |
| Blue Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 71 | |
| Blue Or Roquefort Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
| Brick Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 71 | |
| 46 | |
| Cheddar Or American Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Low Sodium, Pasteurized Process) | 51 |
| Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(As Ingredient In Sandwiches) | 55 |
(Not Further Specified) | 55 |
(Pasteurized Process, American, Fortified With Vitamin D) | 142 |
| Cheese Product | No of Nutrients |
(Pasteurized Process, American, Reduced Fat, Fortified With Vitamin D) | 51 |
| Cheese Sauce | No of Nutrients |
(Prepared From Recipe) | 78 |
| Cheese Souffle | No of Nutrients |
| 55 | |
| Cheese Spread | No of Nutrients |
(American Or Cheddar Cheese Base, Reduced Fat) | 76 |
(American Or Cheddar Cheese Base, Reduced Fat) | 47 |
(American Or Cheddar Cheese Base) | 46 |
(Cream Cheese Base) | 51 |
(Cream Cheese, Light Or Lite) | 48 |
(Pressurized Can) | 46 |
(Regular, Cream Cheese) | 46 |
(Swiss Cheese Base) | 46 |
| Cheese Substitute | No of Nutrients |
(Mozzarella) | 64 |
| Cheese With Nuts | No of Nutrients |
| 56 | |
| Cheese With Wine | No of Nutrients |
| 56 | |
| Cheshire Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 63 | |
| Colby Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 71 | |
| 46 | |
| Cottage Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Cheese, With Gelatin Dessert & Fruit) | 49 |
(Cheese, With Gelatin Dessert & Vegetables) | 50 |
(Cheese, With Gelatin Dessert) | 45 |
(Dry Curd) | 42 |
(Lowfat, 1-2% Fat) | 48 |
(Lowfat, 1% Milkfat, Lactose Reduced) | 49 |
(Lowfat, 1% Milkfat, No Sodium Added) | 48 |
(Lowfat, 1% Milkfat) | 69 |
(Lowfat, 2% Milkfat) | 108 |
(Lowfat, Lactose Reduced) | 50 |
(Lowfat, Low Sodium) | 45 |
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| Cottage Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Nonfat, Uncreamed, Dry, Large Or Small Curd) | 70 |
(Not Further Specified) | 48 |
(Salted, Dry Curd) | 42 |
(With Fruit, Lowfat) | 53 |
(With Fruit) | 53 |
(With Vegetables, Lowfat, 1% Milkfat) | 50 |
(With Vegetables, Lowfat) | 47 |
(With Vegetables) | 69 |
(With Vegetables) | 53 |
(Large Or Small Curd) | 77 |
(Large Or Small Curd) | 45 |
(With Fruit) | 71 |
| 46 | |
| Cream Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 109 | |
| 54 | |
(Fat Free) | 82 |
(Light Or Lite) | 48 |
(Low Fat) | 83 |
(Regular, Flavored) | 48 |
| Dry White Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Queso Seco) | 137 |
| Goat Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 45 | |
(Hard Type) | 70 |
(Semisoft Type) | 70 |
(Soft Type) | 68 |
| Imitation Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 45 | |
(American Or Cheddar, Low Cholesterol) | 48 |
| Low Fat Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Cheddar Or Colby) | 72 |
| Low-Sodium Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Cheddar Or Colby) | 72 |
| Mexican Blend Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
| 72 | |
(Reduced Fat) | 48 |
| Mexican Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Blend, Reduced Fat) | 53 |
(Queso Anejo) | 71 |
(Queso Asadero) | 70 |
(Queso Chihuahua) | 71 |
(Queso Cotija) | 49 |
| Muenster Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 46 | |
| 71 | |
(Low Fat) | 52 |
(Reduced Fat) | 47 |
| Neufchatel Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 77 | |
| Parmesan Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Dry Grated, Fat Free) | 46 |
(Dry Grated, Reduced Fat) | 70 |
(Dry Grated, Reduced Fat) | 50 |
(Dry Grated) | 51 |
(Grated) | 127 |
(Hard) | 71 |
(Hard) | 51 |
(Low Sodium) | 51 |
(Shredded) | 72 |
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| Parmesan Cheese Topping | No of Nutrients |
(Fat Free) | 49 |
| Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | No of Nutrients |
| 20 | |
| Pasteurized Process Cheese Sauce | No of Nutrients |
| 20 | |
| Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread | No of Nutrients |
| 19 | |
| Pimento Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Pasteurized Process) | 75 |
| Processed Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(With Vegetables) | 57 |
| Processed Cheese Food | No of Nutrients |
(Cheese) | 56 |
| Processed Cream Cheese Product | No of Nutrients |
(Cheese, Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 47 |
| Puerto Rican White Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Queso Del Pais, Blanco) | 55 |
| Reduced Fat Pasteurized Process Cheese Product | No of Nutrients |
| 19 | |
| Romano Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 71 | |
| Swiss Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 54 | |
| 128 | |
(Low Fat) | 51 |
(Low Sodium) | 51 |
(Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 34 |
(Nonfat Or Fat Free) | 30 |
(Pasteurized Process) | 71 |
(Reduced Fat) | 46 |
(Reduced Sodium) | 46 |
| Swiss Cheese Food | No of Nutrients |
(Pasteurized Process) | 63 |
| Tilsit Cheese | No of Nutrients |
| 63 | |
| White Cheese | No of Nutrients |
(Queso Blanco) | 93 |
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