Energy
lower quarter176 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 334 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 290–374 kcal
Based on 41 records reporting energy.
Dairymoderate variability
Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat calories: 37 per 1 slice (21 g)
This exact USDA record reports 37 calories for 1 slice (21 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 slice · 21 g
- Calories
- 37 kcal
- Protein
- 2.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 2.2 g
- Total fat
- 1.9 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 231 mg
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Estimated for 1 slice · 21 g
37calories
Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat
- Protein
- 2.8 g
- Carbs
- 2.2 g
- Fat
- 1.9 g
— means the source has no value available.
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 37 calories for 1 slice at 21 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 176 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 2.8 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 231 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is cheese spread, american or cheddar cheese base, reduced fat, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 slice at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 8–429 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2705768: “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2705768, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 bite size” through “1 cup, melted” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bite sizeUSDA-listed household measure | 4.7 g | 8 kcal | 0.6 g | 0 g | 52 mg |
| 1 sliceUSDA-listed household measure | 21 g | 37 kcal | 2.8 g | 0 g | 231 mg |
| 1 cup, meltedUSDA-listed household measure | 244 g | 429 kcal | 32.7 g | 0 g | 2,684 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Cheese
The comparison set contains 41 exact records in the Cheese USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2705768’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter13.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 23.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 20–27 g
Based on 41 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0 g
Based on 41 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half1,100 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 743 mg
- Middle 50%
- 626–1,100 mg
Based on 41 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2705768’s 21 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Calcium117 mg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium231 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.2 g
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705773 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 bite size to 1 cup, melted
USDA assigns those measures 4.7 g and 244 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 8 kcal to 429 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2705773
At an equal 100 g, this record has 12.3 g less total fat than “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “American or Cheddar cheese base; reduced fat” fits. Inspect FDC 2705773 when “American or Cheddar cheese base” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat
- Exact source wording
- “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705768 · FNDDS 14410330
- Named qualifiers
- American or Cheddar cheese base · reduced fat
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base
- Exact source wording
- “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705773 · FNDDS 14420100
- Named qualifiers
- American or Cheddar cheese base
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “American or Cheddar cheese base” and “reduced fat”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordCheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat | 21 g37 kcal | 176 kcal | 13.4 g | 8.9 g | 0 g | 1,100 mg |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base | 21 g61 kcal | 290 kcal | 16.4 g | 21.2 g | 0 g | 1,620 mg |
| Cheese, American, reduced fat | 21 g50 kcal | 240 kcal | 17.6 g | 14.1 g | 0 g | 1,200 mg |
| Cheese, Cheddar, reduced fat | 21 g66 kcal | 316 kcal | 27.4 g | 20.4 g | 0 g | 628 mg |
| Cheese, Swiss, reduced fat | 21 g38 kcal | 179 kcal | 28.4 g | 5.1 g | 0 g | 199 mg |
| Cheese, Cheddar, nonfat or fat free | 21 g33 kcal | 157 kcal | 32.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1,000 mg |
| Cheese, Muenster, reduced fat | 21 g57 kcal | 271 kcal | 24.7 g | 17.6 g | 0 g | 600 mg |
How to compare FDC 2705768: its source amount is 21 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2705768, the 6 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cracker-size slice
16 kcal
9 g
1 slice
37 kcal
21 g
1 cup, diced
246 kcal
140 g
1 cup, shredded
199 kcal
113 g
1 cup, NFS
199 kcal
113 g
1 cubic inch
31 kcal
18 g
A source measure below uses USDA shorthand; the full glossary appears with the source formulation.
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2705768, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
231 mg≈ 10% Daily ValueCalcium
117 mg≈ 9% Daily ValueSaturated fat
1.2 g≈ 6% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2705768’s 21 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2705768 at 21 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 231 mg sodium, about 10% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 21 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 37 kcal 176 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 2.8 g 13.4 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 2.2 g 10.7 g | 1% 4% |
| Total fat | 1.9 g 8.9 g | 2% 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 1.5 g 7.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 231 mg 1,100 mg | 10% 48% |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g 5.7 g | 6% 28% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g 2.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g 0.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg 38 mg | 3% 13% |
| Potassium | 52.5 mg 250 mg | 1% 5% |
| Calcium | 117 mg 557 mg | 9% 43% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg 0.4 mg | 0% 2% |
| Magnesium | 5.7 mg 27 mg | 1% 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 38.9 µg 185 µg | 4% 21% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 13 g 61.8 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2705768, approximate percentages divide the displayed 21 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2705768 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fatUSDA ingredient 1259 | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2705768, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Cheese” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat
- USDA category
- Cheese
- FDC ID
- 2705768
- FNDDS code
- 14410330
Closest inspectable record
Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base
- USDA category
- Cheese
- FDC ID
- 2705773
- FNDDS code
- 14420100
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | 290 kcal | −114 kcal |
| Protein | 13.4 g | 16.4 g | −3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 8.7 g | +2 g |
| Total fat | 8.9 g | 21.2 g | −12.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 1,100 mg | 1,620 mg | −520 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 114 less calories, 3 g less protein, and 12.3 g less total fat than “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base.”
Only this record lists Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat. Only the comparison record lists Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Listed only in this record: Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat.
Listed only in the comparison: Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 21 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 slice (21 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 21 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 slice (21 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705768 with FDC 2705773 at equal mass; use their 21 g and 21 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2705768 versus FDC 2705773 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full cheese source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Deep comparisons
Controlled comparisons that include this exact record
FDC 2705768 appears in 1 pair page that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2705768 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, fat level, brand or formulation, added flavors or sweeteners.
For “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
fat level
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 03
brand or formulation
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 04
added flavors or sweeteners
Use a label or known recipe when available, because sweetness does not reveal dose. Keep syrups, sugars, and concentrated add-ins separate when the base record does not name them.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2705768 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 176 kcal per 100 g becomes 37 kcal at 21 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 slice has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2705768
FNDDS food code: 14410330
The scaling for FDC 2705768 can be exact while the match to “Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base, reduced fat” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 21 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.