Sugar in American Cheese - 1 slice (1 oz)

In a 1 slice (1 oz) ( 1 Slice (1 Oz) ) there are about 96 calories out of which 67 calories come from fat. The total fat content of 1 Slice (1 Oz) 1 slice (1 oz) is 7.39 g. Within the fat content, a 1 slice (1 oz) contains 4.42 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 0.31 g of polyunsaturated fat and 2.12 g of monounsaturated fat.

To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a 1 Slice (1 Oz) 1 slice (1 oz) is 23 mg.

A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A 1 Slice (1 Oz) 1 slice (1 oz) contains about 0 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.

When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single 1 Slice (1 Oz) 1 slice (1 oz) contains about 368 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.

Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a 1 slice (1 oz) is 1.97 (g), 1% of daily value.

Sugar in a 1 slice (1 oz) is about 1.83 g and the amount of protein in a 1 slice (1 oz) is approximately 5.37 g.

Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a 1 slice (1 oz) .

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