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Cheese

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

USDA FoodData Central record 2705765, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Cheese, American, reduced fat

Per 100 g

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Calories
240 cal
Protein
17.6 g
Total fat
14.1 g
Carbohydrate
10.6 g
Fiber
0 g
Sugars
8 g

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g · Cheese, American, reduced fat

Nutrition Facts for Cheese, American, reduced fat, per 100 g
Calories240
Total Fat14.1g18% DV
Saturated Fat8.9g45% DV
Total Carbohydrate10.6g4% DV
Dietary Fiber0g0% DV
Total Sugars8g
Protein17.6g35% DV
Sodium1201mg52% DV
Calcium529mg41% DV
Iron0.2mg1% DV
Folate18mcg5% 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, reduced fat.

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These numbers are USDA FoodData Central record 2705765 (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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