Imitation cheese (american or cheddar, low cholesterol)
Nutrition facts per 3.5 oz (100 g) and per 1 cup, shredded · Dairy and Egg Products
3.5 oz (100 g) of Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol provides 390 calories, 25 g protein, 32 g fat and 1 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber). Per 100 g it is high in Calcium (54% DV), Protein (50% DV), Phosphorus (42% DV), Vitamin B12 (35% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV). Note the Sodium (29% DV per 3.5 oz (100 g)) and Saturated fat (29% DV per 3.5 oz (100 g)).
Protein 26%Fat 73%Carbohydrate 1%
Calculated from the grams above at 4 calories/g for protein and carbohydrate and 9 calories/g for fat, as a share of those three.
Percentage of the FDA Daily Value in one portion. Exact amounts are in the tables below.
Quick answers
How many calories are in 1 oz of imitation cheese (american or cheddar, low cholesterol)?
1 oz (28 g) of Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol has 111 calories. Per 3.5 oz (100 g): 390 calories. Other servings: 1 cup, shredded (4 oz, 113 g), 441 calories; 1 cubic inch (18 g), 70 calories.
How much protein is in 1 oz of imitation cheese (american or cheddar, low cholesterol)?
1 oz (28 g) has 7.1 g of protein. Per 3.5 oz (100 g): 25 g. Other servings: 1 cup, shredded (4 oz, 113 g), 28.2 g; 1 cubic inch (18 g), 4.5 g.
How many carbs are in 1 oz of imitation cheese (american or cheddar, low cholesterol)?
1 oz (28 g) has 0.28 g of total carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber, so about 0.28 g of net carbs. Per 3.5 oz (100 g): 1 g carbohydrate and 0 g fiber.
How much fat is in 1 oz of imitation cheese (american or cheddar, low cholesterol)?
1 oz (28 g) has 9.1 g of fat, of which 1.6 g is saturated. Per 3.5 oz (100 g): 32 g.
Sugar, sodium and minerals in 1 oz of imitation cheese (american or cheddar, low cholesterol)
Per 1 oz (28 g):
- Total sugars: 0.28 g
- Sodium: 190 mg (about 0.5 g of salt), 8% DV
- Iron: 0.2 mg, 1% DV
- Calcium: 200 mg, 15% DV
USDA values for this exact food, scaled to the serving. % DV uses FDA Daily Values. Sugar is total sugars: USDA does not separate added sugar for this food.
What stands out
- Calcium: 705 mg per 3.5 oz (100 g) — 54% of the Daily Value. Other top sources →
- Protein: 25 g per 3.5 oz (100 g) — 50% of the Daily Value. Other top sources →
- Phosphorus: 530 mg per 3.5 oz (100 g) — 42% of the Daily Value. Other top sources →
- Vitamin B12: 0.83 mcg per 3.5 oz (100 g) — 35% of the Daily Value. Other top sources →
- Riboflavin (B2): 0.36 mg per 3.5 oz (100 g) — 28% of the Daily Value. Other top sources →
- Zinc: 3 mg per 3.5 oz (100 g) — 27% of the Daily Value. Other top sources →
- Selenium: 14.6 mcg per 3.5 oz (100 g) — 27% of the Daily Value. Other top sources →
- Vitamin A (RAE): 115 mcg per 3.5 oz (100 g) — 13% of the Daily Value. Other top sources →
Before you use this number
- High-dose zinc supplements can cause copper deficiency. This applies to supplements, not to food. People who regularly take high doses of zinc, or use large amounts of zinc-containing denture cream, can develop copper deficiency, because zinc inhibits copper absorption. Evidence: cu-04
- The upper limit does not apply to this number. The Tolerable Upper Intake Level of 3,000 mcg a day applies only to preformed vitamin A from animal sources and supplements, not to the carotenoids in plant foods. Intakes of preformed vitamin A above that level, and some retinoid medicines, can cause congenital birth defects. Evidence: vita-03 · vita-04
Energy and macronutrients
| Nutrient | per 3.5 oz (100 g) | per 1 cup, shredded (113 g) | % DV per 1 cup, shredded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 390 kcal | 441 kcal | |
| Protein | 25 g | 28.2 g | 56% |
| Total fat | 32 g | 36.2 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 5.82 g | 6.57 g | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.1 g | 16 g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.6 g | 12 g | |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 16.9 mg | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 1.13 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars (total) | 1 g | 1.13 g | |
| Water | 38 g | 42.9 g |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | per 3.5 oz (100 g) | per 1 cup, shredded (113 g) | % DV per 1 cup, shredded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 115 mcg | 129.9 mcg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28 mg | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7 mcg | 3.05 mcg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.36 mg | 0.41 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.08 mg | 0.09 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 18 mcg | 20.3 mcg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83 mcg | 0.94 mcg | 39% |
| Choline | 0.1 mg | 0.11 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | per 3.5 oz (100 g) | per 1 cup, shredded (113 g) | % DV per 1 cup, shredded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 705 mg | 796.6 mg | 61% |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 0.79 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 33.9 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 530 mg | 598.9 mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 55 mg | 62.1 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 670 mg | 757.1 mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 3.39 mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 0.03 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 14.6 mcg | 16.5 mcg | 30% |
Other entries for imitation cheese
| USDA entry | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imitation cheese | 390 | 25 g | 32 g | 1 g |
Per 100 g, from USDA FoodData Central (laboratory entries) and FNDDS (foods as eaten in the US dietary survey). They differ from this one in cut, part, pack, recipe or preparation, so we list them here rather than on separate pages.
Worth knowing
- Sodium is 670 mg per 3.5 oz (100 g), 29% of the Daily Value. The FDA Daily Value is the reference for nutrients to limit. How much that matters depends on your whole day rather than on one food.
- Saturated fat is 5.82 g per 3.5 oz (100 g), 29% of the Daily Value. The FDA Daily Value is the reference for nutrients to limit. How much that matters depends on your whole day rather than on one food.
More in Dairy and Egg Products
- Gouda cheese
- Gruyere cheese
- Hot chocolate / cocoa
- Limburger cheese
- Low fat cheese (cheddar or colby)
- Low-sodium cheese (cheddar or colby)
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Source and how to read this
Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, release 2018-04 (final), FDC ID 168089. Described in USDA as Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol; we shorten these names for readability and keep the original here. Values are per 3.5 oz (100 g) of edible portion as USDA reports them; a serving may be more or less.
Portion: "1 cup, shredded" = 113 g is the primary household measure USDA records for this food. Per-100 g values let you compare foods; per-portion values are closer to what you actually eat.
% Daily Value: FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+ (FDA, page updated 2024-03-05). "High" means ≥20% DV and "good source" 10–19% DV — FDA's labeling cut-offs (21 CFR 101.54), which apply per serving; we apply the same cut-offs to 100 g so foods can be compared. No DV exists for energy or total sugars, so those show no percentage.
Checked: 2026-09-15. Methodology. Found an error? learn@humblebee.ltd