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Imitation cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of imitation cheese contains 390 calories, with 25 g of protein, 1 g of carbohydrate and 32 g of fat. It provides 1 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 26% Carbs 1% Fat 73%
How imitation cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imitation cheese | 390 kcal | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Fontina cheese | 389 kcal | 25.6 g | 1.6 g | 31.1 g |
| Colby cheese | 394 kcal | 23.8 g | 2.6 g | 32.1 g |
| Mexican blend cheese | 384 kcal | 23.5 g | 0.1 g | 32.1 g |
| Low-sodium cheddar or colby cheese | 398 kcal | 24.4 g | 1.9 g | 32.6 g |
Nutrition facts for imitation cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in imitation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 705 mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 530 mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.83 µg | 35% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.6 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 115 µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 7% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common imitation cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of imitation cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch (18 g) | 70.2 kcal | 4.5 g | 0.2 g | 5.8 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 390 kcal | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| 1 cup, shredded (113 g) | 441 kcal | 28 g | 1 g | 36 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in imitation cheese?
Imitation cheese has 390 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in imitation cheese?
Imitation cheese contains 25 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in imitation cheese?
Imitation cheese contains 1 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 cheese low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Imitation cheese has 1 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is imitation cheese a good source of protein?
Imitation cheese provides 25 g of protein per 100 g — about 26% of its calories come from protein.
Are these imitation 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.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #168089 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
