Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
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Small American Cheese

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Whataburger Small American Cheese is fat-leaning, with about 72% of macro calories from fat. Each serving has 45 calories, 3g protein, 0g carbs, and 3.5g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 Slice
Serving Size
45
Calories
Per serving
3 g
Protein
0 g
Carbs
3.5 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories45 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5 g4%
Saturated Fat 2.5 g13%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 10 mg3%
Sodium 220 mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 0 g—
Protein 3 g6%
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

45
kcal
Protein3 g (28%)
Carbs0 g (0%)
Fat3.5 g (72%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density6.7/10

28% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index4.2/10

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

Activity estimate11 min walk

About 5 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 3 g6%
Fiber 0 g0%
Sodium 220 mg10%
Sugars 0 g—
Saturated Fat 2.5 g13%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein6.7/10 protein density from 3g protein and 45 calories.Yes
Lower carb0g carbs per serving.Yes
Low fat3.5g total fat per serving.No
High sugar0g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium220mg sodium per serving.No
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Small American Cheese Compared With Nearby Items

Whataburger Small American Cheese is listed in the Add-Ons category with 45 calories, 3g protein, 0g carbs, and 3.5g fat per serving.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Small 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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