AMERICAN CHEESE vs. AMERICAN PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE FOOD, AMERICAN
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
AMERICAN CHEESE has the most protein of the foods compared, at 21.1 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | AMERICAN CHEESE | AMERICAN PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE… |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21.1 G | 21.1 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 31.6 G | 26.3 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.3 G | 5.3 G |
| Energy | 368 KCAL | 316 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 0 G | 5.3 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 G | 0 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 526 MG | 526 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 1211 MG | 1158 MG |
| Cholesterol | 105 MG | 79 MG |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 G | 0 G |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 21.1 G | 15.8 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts Editorial. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.