Calories in 2 Cups of Reduced Fat American Cheese
2 cups of reduced fat american cheese (226 g) has 542 calories. That is 27% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 40 g of protein, 32 g of fat and 24 g of carbohydrates, a split of 29% protein, 53% fat and 18% carbs. For comparison, 1 1/2 cups of reduced fat american cheese has 407 calories. Burning 542 calories takes about 97 minutes of brisk walking or 44 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Reduced Fat American Cheese calories by serving size
Common amounts of reduced fat american cheese with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 12 | 0.9 g | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 cracker-size slice | 9 g | 22 | 1.6 g | 1.3 g | 1 g |
| 2 cracker-size slices | 18 g | 43 | 3.2 g | 2.5 g | 1.9 g |
| 1 slice | 21 g | 50 | 3.7 g | 3 g | 2.2 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 68 | 5 g | 4 g | 3 g |
| 1 stick | 28 g | 68 | 5 g | 4 g | 3 g |
| 2 slices | 42 g | 101 | 7.4 g | 5.9 g | 4.5 g |
| 1/2 cup | 57 g | 136 | 9.9 g | 8 g | 6 g |
| 2 sticks | 57 g | 136 | 10 g | 8 g | 6 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 240 | 18 g | 14 g | 11 g |
| 1 cup | 113 g | 271 | 20 g | 16 g | 12 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 272 | 20 g | 16 g | 12 g |
| 2 cups | 226 g | 542 | 40 g | 32 g | 24 g |
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Reduced Fat American Cheese: common questions
How many calories are in 2 cups of reduced fat american cheese?
2 cups of reduced fat american cheese weighs about 226 g and has 542 calories.
How much protein is in 2 cups of reduced fat american cheese?
2 cups of reduced fat american cheese has 40 g of protein, which is 80% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 cups of reduced fat american cheese?
2 cups of reduced fat american cheese has 24 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 18 g of sugars.
How much reduced fat american cheese is 100 calories?
100 calories of reduced fat american cheese is 42 g, about 4 1/2 cracker-size slices of reduced fat american cheese.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705765. Original description: Cheese, American, reduced fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.