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Monterey Jack Cheese

Monterey Jack Cheese

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Monterey Jack is a semi-hard American cheese that originated in Monterey, California. This cheese is known for its mild, buttery flavor and smooth, creamy texture that becomes firmer with age. It melts exceptionally well, making it a popular choice for quesadillas, grilled cheese sandwiches, and other dishes where a smooth, melted cheese is desired.

Macro Impact

A 1 oz serving contains 108 calories, 7g protein, 0g carbs, and 9g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 oz (28.35 g)
Amount per serving
Calories108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g
11%
Saturated Fat5g
27%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat2g
Cholesterol26mg
9%
Sodium176mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate0.3g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0.1g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein7g
Vitamin D0.2mcg
1%
Calcium209mg
16%
Iron0.1mg
1%
Potassium23mg
0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
9 / 78 g
11%
Monounsaturated
2 / 31 g
7%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
5 / 23 g
23%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
26 / 300 g
9%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
2%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
1%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
7 / 80 g
9%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
8%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
27%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
21%
Lysine
1 / 2 g
24%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
15%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
18%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
21%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
28%
Valine
0 / 2 g
22%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
2 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
0%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
9%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
1%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
2%
Biotin, B7
1 / 30 mcg
2%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
10%
Folate
5 / 400 mcg
1%
Vitamin A
56 / 800 mcg
7%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
1%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
209 / 1k mg
21%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
1%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
1%
Magnesium
8 / 370 mg
2%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
128 / 700 mg
18%
Potassium
23 / 3k mg
1%
Selenium
4 / 55 mcg
7%
Sodium
176 / 2.3k mg
8%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
10%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
10 / 150 mcg
7%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
11 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
4 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Cheese, monterey jack, solid. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 2647438.
  2. 2.Cheese, monterey. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170844.
  3. 3.Cheese, monterey. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 34.

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