How many carbs are in imitation cheese?
1 cup, NFS of imitation cheese contains about 1.1g of carbohydrate, 28.3g of protein, and 441 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch (17.7g) | 0.2g | 0g | 0.2g |
| 1 slice (21g) | 0.2g | 0g | 0.2g |
| 1 cup, NFS (113g) | 1.1g | 0g | 1.1g |
| 1 cup, shredded (113g) | 1.1g | 0g | 1.1g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 1g | 0g | 1g |
Net carbs in imitation cheese
1 cup, NFS of imitation cheese contains 1.1g of net carbs — total carbs (1.1g) 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 imitation cheese (per 100g)
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 1g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 32g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341181). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in imitation cheese?
1 cup, NFS of imitation cheese contains about 1.1g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 1.1g.
How many net carbs are in imitation cheese?
Net carbs in 1 cup, NFS of imitation cheese are about 1.1g — that is total carbs (1.1g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is imitation cheese good for diabetics?
Imitation cheese 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 imitation cheese keto-friendly?
Whether imitation cheese fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup, NFS) provides about 1.1g of net carbs.