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Cheese, monterey

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cheese, monterey's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

19%

373 kcal Calories

49%

24.5 g Protein

0.7 g Carbs

39%

30.3 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 17/100

How many beneficial nutrients Cheese, monterey delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Cheese, monterey come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

373 kcal / serving

1% from carbs

Carbs 1%

0.7 g per serving
Fat 73%

30.3 g per serving
Protein 26%

24.5 g per serving

What Cheese, monterey is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Calcium57% Protein49% Phosphorus36% Vitamin B1235% Riboflavin (B2)30% Zinc27% Selenium26% Vitamin A (RAE)22%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	0.7 g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.5 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	30.3 g	39%
Saturated Fat	19.1 g	95%
Monounsaturated Fat	8.8 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.9 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	261.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	637.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	982.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	244.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	306.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	563.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	398.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	3,613.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	7,763.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	3,423.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	923.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	7,368.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	637.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	24.5 g	49%
Histidine	859.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	1,519.0 mg	—
Leucine	2,344.0 mg	—
Lysine	2,037.0 mg	—
Methionine	641.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	1,289.0 mg	—
Threonine	871.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	315.0 mg	—
Valine	1,635.0 mg	—
Alanine	691.0 mg	—
Arginine	925.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	1,573.0 mg	—
Cystine	123.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	5,990.0 mg	—
Glycine	422.0 mg	—
Proline	2,759.0 mg	—
Serine	1,431.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	1,182.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	198.0 mcg	22%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.6 mcg	3%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	2.5 mcg	2%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	1%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	30%
Niacin (B3)	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	5%
Folate (B9)	18.0 mcg	5%
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg	35%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.2 mg	4%
Choline	15.4 mg	3%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	746.0 mg	57%
Iron	0.7 mg	4%
Magnesium	27.0 mg	6%
Phosphorus	444.0 mg	36%
Potassium	81.0 mg	2%
Sodium	536.0 mg	23%
Zinc	3.0 mg	27%
Copper	0.0 mg	4%
Manganese	0.0 mg	0%
Selenium	14.5 mcg	26%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	89.0 mg	30%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	3.6 g	—

About Cheese, monterey

Monterey Jack is a mild, pale, semi-hard cheese with American roots in the Monterey region of California. Smooth, buttery and gently tangy, it is famous for melting beautifully — the reason it stars in quesadillas, nachos, grilled cheese and the popular pepper-spiked version, pepper jack.

It carries the nutrition you would expect of a firm cheese: roughly 373 calories per 100 grams, a good amount of protein and calcium, and vitamin B12. And, as with other cheeses, a notable share of saturated fat and sodium that calls for moderate portions.

Its easy melt and mellow flavor make Monterey Jack a kitchen workhorse, especially in Tex-Mex cooking. Used as a topping or filling rather than eaten in slabs, it adds creaminess and a worthwhile dose of calcium and protein.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese, monterey?

There are 373 calories in 100 g of Cheese, monterey, or about 634 calories in 1 package (6 oz) (170 g).

How much protein is in Cheese, monterey?

Cheese, monterey contains 24.5 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Cheese, monterey?

Cheese, monterey has 0.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Cheese, monterey?

Cheese, monterey provides 30.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Cheese, monterey a good source of?

Cheese, monterey is an excellent source of Calcium (57% DV), Protein (49% DV), Phosphorus (36% DV), Vitamin B12 (35% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (30% DV) and Zinc (27% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.