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Last updated: Aug 9, 2026

Jack in the Box

American Cheese

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Jack in the Box American Cheese is fat-leaning, with about 80% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 40 calories, 2g protein, 0g carbs, and 3.5g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 Serving

Serving Size

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Calories

Per serving

2 g

Protein

0 g

Carbs

3.5 g

Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories40 kcal

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.5 g4%

Saturated Fat 2 g10%

Trans Fat 0 g—

Cholesterol 10 mg3%

Sodium 200 mg9%

Total Carbohydrate 0 g0%

Dietary Fiber 0 g0%

Total Sugars 0 g—

Protein 2 g4%

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

kcal

Protein2 g (20%)

Carbs0 g (0%)

Fat3.5 g (80%)

Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density5/10

20% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index3.7/10

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

Activity estimate10 min walk

About 4 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 2 g4%

Fiber 0 g0%

Sodium 200 mg9%

Sugars 0 g—

Saturated Fat 2 g10%

How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein5/10 protein density from 2g protein and 40 calories.Yes

Lower carb0g carbs per serving.Yes

Low fat3.5g total fat per serving.No

High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No

High sodium200mg sodium per serving.No

Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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American Cheese Compared With Nearby Items

Jack in the Box American Cheese is listed in the Cheeses category with 40 calories, 2g protein, 0g carbs, and 3.5g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for 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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