Jack in the Box American Cheese: nutrition and allergens
The American Cheese at Jack in the Box has 40 calories, 3.5 g fat, 0 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein and 200 mg sodium per serving (11 g), according to Jack in the Box’s nutrition information.
Nutrition facts
| Serving size | 11 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 40 |
| Calories from fat | 30 |
| Total fat (g) | 3.5 4% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 2 10% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 10 3% |
| Sodium (mg) | 200 9% |
| Potassium (mg) | 15 0% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 0 0% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% |
| Total sugars (g) | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 2 4% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Jack in the Box’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Jack in the Box does not publish that value for this item. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, one serving is low in fat, protein, cholesterol, potassium, carbohydrate and dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Jack in the Box nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Jack in the Box, the American Cheese contains milk and soy.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Contains |
| Sesame | Not listed |
Jack in the Box kitchens handle soy, egg, fish, milk, wheat and sesame, and shared equipment means an item can pick up one of these even when its ingredients do not list it. Grilled vegetables, eggs and some bakery items are cooked with a butter-flavored vegetable oil that adds soy. The allergen guide does not cover dressings, crunchy toppings, dipping sauces or sauce packets within other items; those are listed on their own. Guests with food allergies are advised to consult their physician and to recheck the information often, since menus and ingredients change.
Other items in Cheeses at Jack in the Box
By calories, the American Cheese ranks 1 of 3 in Jack in the Box’s Cheeses section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| American Cheese | 40 |
| Swiss Style Cheese | 40 |
| Real Swiss Cheese | 70 |
Nutrition for all 3 items in Cheeses at Jack in the Box
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Sources
- 1 Jack in the Box, 2026 Nutrition Facts (Jack in the Box nutrition guide) Covers nutrition, allergens and menu · Printed as "effective as of November 2026" · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Jack in the Box, Allergens Reference Guide Covers allergens · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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