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Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 28% | |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 17% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 7 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 36.2 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.3 UG | 55% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 201 UG | 22% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.6 MG | 4% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.5 UG | 13% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 3.4 UG | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 682 MG | 52% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.3 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 438 MG | 35% | |
| Potassium, K | 255 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 1,284 MG | 56% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.3 MG | 21% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 19.6 UG | 36% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 16.9g per 100g.
- Rich source of Calcium, Ca (52% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (35% DV).
- Rich source of Sodium, Na (56% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (21% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (36% DV).
About Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified
Pasteurized process American cheese food is not a natural cheese but a blend of real cheese, dairy solids, emulsifying salts, and added vitamins, including vitamin D. The result is a product that melts uniformly and resists separating under heat, which is its main practical advantage. Fat is substantial and refined dairy sugars contribute to a carbohydrate count higher than natural cheese. It serves a functional role in diner-style cooking but offers less complexity than aged natural cheeses.
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified include Sodium, Na (56% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (55% DV) , Calcium, Ca (52% DV) , Selenium, Se (36% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (35% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 330 calories per 100 grams, Cheese food, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified gets 20% of its calories from protein, 10% from carbohydrates, and 70% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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