Calories in Cheese (processed)

Cheese (processed) has about 70 calories per 1 slice (20 g), with 4 g protein, 0.6 g carbs and 5.6 g fat. Per 100 g it has 350 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods, Calcium-Rich Foods

Good protein sourceHigh sodiumMostly fatRich in calcium
70kcal
Calories · 1 slice (20 g)
4g
Protein · 1 slice (20 g)
0.6g
Carbs · 1 slice (20 g)
5.6g
Fat · 1 slice (20 g)
Carbs 4%Protein 23%Fat 73%share of calories

Cheese (processed) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 slice (20 g)70 kcal4 g0.6 g5.6 g
100 g350 kcal20 g3 g28 g

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Cheese (processed) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 slice (20 g)
Calories350 kcal70 kcal
Protein20 g4 g
Carbohydrates3 g0.6 g
Fat28 g5.6 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0.5 g0.1 g
Sodium621 mg124 mg
Calcium700 mg140 mg
Iron0.7 mg0.1 mg
Potassium98 mg20 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Cheese (processed) healthy?

  • ●Cheese (processed) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 350 kcal per 100 g. About 4% of its calories come from carbs, 23% from protein and 73% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 slice (20 g) already adds 70 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (4 g in 1 slice (20 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in sodium (621 mg per 100 g). Keep portions in check if you're watching your blood pressure.

To burn it off: 1 slice (20 g) (70 kcal) takes about 14 min of brisk walking or 6 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Cheese (processed): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Cheese (processed)?

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One serving of Cheese (processed), 1 slice (20 g), has roughly 70 calories, with 4 g protein, 0.6 g carbohydrates, 5.6 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Cheese (processed)?

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100 g of Cheese (processed) has 350 kcal, with 20 g protein, 3 g carbs, 28 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Cheese (processed)?

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Cheese (processed) has 20 g protein per 100 g (4 g in 1 slice (20 g)). Protein provides about 23% of its calories.

Is Cheese (processed) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 350 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 slice (20 g) adds 70 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Cheese (processed)?

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Burning roughly 70 kcal takes about 14 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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