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Monterey Jack Cheese
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Monterey Jack Cheese

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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 w... Show more

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g / 392kcal

Carbs

1.9g

Sugar

0.5g

Fat

32.6g

Saturated Fat

19.2g

Protein

22.6g

Fiber

0.0g

Salt

0.7g

Nutritional Data from Monterey Cheese

Health Summary

Based on science

97

Sugar

Excellent

96

Protein

Excellent

51

Satiety

Okay

44

Micronutrients

Okay

0

Fiber

Poor

Not Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Not Lactose Free
NOVA Classification: 3
Estimated Price: 2,00€/100g
Density: 1.04 g/ml

💊Vitamins

Vitamin A
300 μg RAE
Vitamin B6
0.10 mg
Vitamin B12
1.5 μg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
0.10 μg
Vitamin E
0.20 mg α-TE
Vitamin K
2.0 μg
Thiamine (B1)
0 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.40 mg
Niacin (B3)
0.10 mg
Folate
15 μg DFE
Choline
25 mg

Minerals

Calcium
700 mg
Copper
0 mg
Iodine
15 μg
Iron
0.20 mg
Magnesium
24 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Potassium
90 mg
Selenium
14 μg
Zinc
3.0 mg

🧬Amino Acids

Cysteine
100 mg
Histidine
700 mg
Isoleucine
900 mg
Leucine
1600 mg
Lysine
1700 mg
Methionine
400 mg
Phenylalanine
900 mg
Threonine
800 mg
Tryptophan
200 mg
Tyrosine
800 mg
Valine
1000 mg

🥑Fatty Acids

Saturated Fat
19 g
Trans Fats
100 mg
Monounsaturated Fats
1500 mg
Omega-3
50 mg
Omega-6
230 mg

🛡️Protective Compounds

CarotenoidsSome
PolyphenolsTrace
GlucosinolatesNone
392
kcal

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