Calories in 50g of American Cheese
50g of american cheese (50 g) has 170 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 8.4 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 3.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 20% protein, 72% fat and 8% carbs. For comparison, 30g of american cheese has 102 and 100g of american cheese has 340 calories. Burning 170 calories takes about 30 minutes of brisk walking or 14 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 |
| 50g | 50 g | 170 | 8.4 g | 14 g | 3.6 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 50g of american cheese?
50g of american cheese weighs about 50 g and has 170 calories.
How much protein is in 50g of american cheese?
50g of american cheese has 8.4 g of protein, which is 17% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 50g of american cheese?
50g of american cheese has 3.6 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 2.4 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.