How many carbs are in cheese, american?
1 cup, NFS of cheese, american contains about 7.7g of carbohydrate, 19.4g of protein, and 396 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cracker-size slice (9g) | 0.6g | 0g | 0.6g |
| 1 cubic inch (17.5g) | 1.2g | 0g | 1.2g |
| 1 slice (21g) | 1.4g | 0g | 1.4g |
| 1 stick (28.4g) | 1.9g | 0g | 1.9g |
| 1 cup, NFS (113g) | 7.7g | 0g | 7.7g |
| 1 cup, shredded (113g) | 7.7g | 0g | 7.7g |
Net carbs in cheese, american
1 cup, NFS of cheese, american contains 7.7g of net carbs — total carbs (7.7g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for cheese, american (per 100g)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 6.8g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 4.2g
- Protein: 17.2g
- Fat: 28.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341167). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in cheese, american?
1 cup, NFS of cheese, american contains about 7.7g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 7.7g.
How many net carbs are in cheese, american?
Net carbs in 1 cup, NFS of cheese, american are about 7.7g — that is total carbs (7.7g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is cheese, american good for diabetics?
Cheese, American contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is cheese, american keto-friendly?
Whether cheese, american fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup, NFS) provides about 7.7g of net carbs.