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Imitation cheddar cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of imitation cheddar cheese contains 239 calories, with 16.7 g of protein, 11.6 g of carbohydrate and 14 g of fat. It provides 7.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 28% Carbs 19% Fat 53%
How imitation cheddar cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imitation cheddar cheese | 239 kcal | 16.7 g | 11.6 g | 14 g |
| Reduced-fat American pasteurized process cheese product | 240 kcal | 17.6 g | 10.6 g | 14.1 g |
| Kraft Velveeta light cheese product | 222 kcal | 19.6 g | 11.8 g | 10.6 g |
| Kraft Cheez Whiz light cheese product | 215 kcal | 16.3 g | 16.2 g | 9.5 g |
| Mozzarella cheese substitute | 248 kcal | 11.5 g | 23.7 g | 12.2 g |
Nutrition facts for imitation cheddar cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 239 kcal |
| Protein | 16.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.6 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 7.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.8 g |
| Salt | 3.4 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in imitation cheddar cheese
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 712 mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 562 mg | 43% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.43 mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 15.2 µg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 114 µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
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Calories in common imitation cheddar cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of imitation cheddar cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch (18 g) | 43 kcal | 3 g | 2.1 g | 2.5 g |
| 1 slice (21 g) | 50.2 kcal | 3.5 g | 2.4 g | 2.9 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 239 kcal | 17 g | 12 g | 14 g |
| 1 cup (224 g) | 535 kcal | 37 g | 26 g | 31 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in imitation cheddar cheese?
Imitation cheddar cheese has 239 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in imitation cheddar cheese?
Imitation cheddar cheese contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in imitation cheddar cheese?
Imitation cheddar cheese contains 7.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is imitation cheddar cheese a good source of protein?
Imitation cheddar cheese provides 16.7 g of protein per 100 g — about 28% of its calories come from protein.
Are these imitation cheddar cheese calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169901 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
