Calories in 1 Slice of American Cheese
1 slice of american cheese (21 g) has 71 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 3.5 g of protein, 5.7 g of fat and 1.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 20% protein, 72% fat and 8% carbs. For comparison, 2 slices of american cheese has 143 calories. Burning 71 calories takes about 13 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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American Cheese calories by serving size
Common amounts of american cheese with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 17 | 0.8 g | 1.4 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cracker-size slice | 9 g | 31 | 1.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.6 g |
| 2 cracker-size slices | 18 g | 61 | 3 g | 4.9 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 slice | 21 g | 71 | 3.5 g | 5.7 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 96 | 4.8 g | 7.7 g | 2 g |
| 1 stick | 28 g | 96 | 4.8 g | 7.7 g | 2 g |
| 2 slices | 42 g | 143 | 7.1 g | 11 g | 3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 57 g | 192 | 9.5 g | 15 g | 4 g |
| 2 sticks | 57 g | 193 | 9.5 g | 15 g | 4.1 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 340 | 17 g | 27 g | 7.2 g |
| 1 cup | 113 g | 384 | 19 g | 31 g | 8.1 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 386 | 19 g | 31 g | 8.1 g |
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American Cheese: common questions
How many calories are in 1 slice of american cheese?
1 slice of american cheese weighs about 21 g and has 71 calories.
How much protein is in 1 slice of american cheese?
1 slice of american cheese has 3.5 g of protein, which is 7% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 slice of american cheese?
1 slice of american cheese has 1.5 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 1 g of sugars.
How much american cheese is 100 calories?
100 calories of american cheese is 29 g, about 3 1/2 cracker-size slices of american cheese.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705764. Original description: Cheese, American. Portion weights are USDA household measures.