Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Famous Dave's

Build Your Own, American Cheese

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Famous Dave's Build Your Own, American Cheese is fat-leaning, with about 77% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 130 calories, 7g protein, 1g carbs, and 12g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 serving
Serving Size
130
Calories
Per serving
7 g
Protein
1 g
Carbs
12 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories130 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12 g15%
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 35 mg12%
Sodium 690 mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 1 g0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 0 g—
Protein 7 g14%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

130
kcal
Protein7 g (20%)
Carbs1 g (3%)
Fat12 g (77%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density5.4/10

20% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index5.5/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate33 min walk

About 13 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 7 g14%
Fiber 0 g0%
Sodium 690 mg30%
Sugars 0 g—
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein5.4/10 protein density from 7g protein and 130 calories.Yes
Lower carb1g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat12g total fat per serving.No
High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium690mg sodium per serving.Yes
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Build Your Own, American Cheese Compared With Nearby Items

Famous Dave's Build Your Own, American Cheese is listed in the Burgers & Sandwiches category with 130 calories, 7g protein, 1g carbs, and 12g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Build Your Own, American Cheese are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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