Calories
392 kcal
20% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
23 g
45% RDI
Fat
33 g
19g sat fat
Carbs
1.9 g
1% RDI
Sugar
0.5 g
1% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.7 g
13% RDI
Monterey Jack Cheese
Monterey Jack Cheese is an American semi-hard cheese originally from California, commonly used for melting in dishes like quesadillas, burgers and casseroles. It is a good source of protein, providing about 22.6g of protein per 100g. Nutritionally it also supplies substantial calcium and vitamin A while being low in carbohydrates and fiber; however it is relatively high in total and saturated fat. Enjoy Monterey Jack Cheese for its rich, meltable texture and high-quality amino acid profile, but use moderate portions or choose lower-fat varieties when you want to reduce saturated fat intake.
Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.00€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C
Fair
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Nutrition
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C · 5.5 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Monterey Jack Cheese healthy?
Monterey Jack Cheese is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Monterey Jack Cheese?
Monterey Jack Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Monterey Jack Cheese gluten free?
Yes, Monterey Jack Cheese is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Monterey Jack Cheese?
100g of Monterey Jack Cheese contains 392 kcal, 22.6g protein, 1.9g carbohydrates, 32.6g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Monterey Jack Cheese vegetarian?
Yes, Monterey Jack Cheese is vegetarian but not vegan.
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