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Monterey Cheese

Monterey 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 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

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

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

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 Cheese healthy?

Monterey Cheese is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Monterey Cheese?

Monterey Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Monterey Cheese gluten free?

Yes, Monterey Cheese is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Monterey Cheese?

100g of Monterey Cheese contains 392 kcal, 22.6g protein, 1.9g carbohydrates, 32.6g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Monterey Cheese vegetarian?

Yes, Monterey Cheese is vegetarian but not vegan.

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