Cheese, monterey, low fat
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 2% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 28% | |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Folate, total | 18 UG | 5% | |
| Choline, total | 15.4 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.8 UG | 35% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 142 UG | 16% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.4 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.8 UG | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 705 MG | 54% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.7 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 444 MG | 36% | |
| Potassium, K | 81 MG | 2% | |
| Sodium, Na | 781 MG | 34% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3 MG | 27% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Selenium, Se | 14.5 UG | 26% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 28.2g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Rich source of Calcium, Ca (54% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (36% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (34% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (27% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (26% DV).
About Cheese, monterey, low fat
Low-fat Monterey Jack delivers the mild, creamy flavor of the original cheese with significantly less fat than the full-fat version, while keeping protein impressively high. Carbs are negligible, as expected from a cheese. It melts reasonably well, though not quite as smoothly as regular Monterey Jack. A solid choice for anyone looking to add cheese flavor and a real protein boost without the full fat load.
Dietary Information
Cheese, monterey, low fat is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cheese, monterey, low fat include Calcium, Ca (54% DV) , Phosphorus, P (36% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (35% DV) , Sodium, Na (34% DV) , and Riboflavin (28% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 313 calories per 100 grams, Cheese, monterey, low fat gets 36% of its calories from protein, 1% from carbohydrates, and 62% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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