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Cheese

Preparation
American, nonfat or fat free
Reported per
100 g
USDA category
Cheese
Record type
Survey (FNDDS)

USDA FoodData Central record 2705766, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Cheese, American, nonfat or fat free

Per 100 g

The six that answer most questions

Calories
126 cal
Protein
21.1 g
Total fat
0 g
Carbohydrate
10.5 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugars
5.3 g

Every value above is per 100 g of cheese, american, nonfat or fat free, as measured in the USDA record. Nothing is scaled, averaged, or scored.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g · Cheese, American, nonfat or fat free

Nutrition Facts for Cheese, American, nonfat or fat free, per 100 g
Calories126
Total Fat0g0% DV
Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Total Carbohydrate10.5g4% DV
Dietary Fiber0g0% DV
Total Sugars5.3g
Protein21.1g42% DV
Sodium1316mg57% DV
Calcium789mg61% DV
Iron0mg0% DV
Folate9mcg2% DV
Vitamin C0mg0% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and apply to the 100 g amount above. Source: USDA FoodData Central: Cheese, American, nonfat or fat free.

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These numbers are USDA FoodData Central record 2705766 (Survey (FNDDS)), last refreshed into our copy on Mar 22, 2026. They are reported per 100 g so every record here compares on the same footing, with no grades, no composite scores, and no editorial math on top.

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