Mexican Style Cheese Blend vs Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
Overall, Mexican Style Shredded Cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 0.
Mexican Style Cheese Blend
Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Mexican Style Cheese Blend | Mexican Style Shredded Chees... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | d |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 357 kcal | 393 kcal |
| Fat | — | 32.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 63.8 g | 17.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 4.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | — | 25 g |
| Additives | 0 | 3 |
| Allergens | Milk | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mexican Style Shredded Cheese has 72% less saturated fat (17.9 g vs 63.8 g).
- Mexican Style Shredded Cheese has 66% less salt (1.6 g vs 4.8 g).
- Mexican Style Shredded Cheese has the better Nutri-Score.
Ingredients
Mexican Style Cheese Blend
CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTUR MICROBIAL ENZYME, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLORD, MONE JACK CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ROBIAL ENZYME), ASADERO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE SALT MICROBIAL ENZYME), QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME), ANTI-CAKING AGENT POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, NATAMYCIN MOLD INHIBIT CONTAINS MILL
Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
Organic colby jack cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes, organic annatto), organic cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes), organic monterey jack cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes), powdered cellulose (added to prevent caking).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Mexican Style Cheese Blend or Mexican Style Shredded Cheese?
Overall, Mexican Style Shredded Cheese has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Mexican Style Cheese Blend has fewer calories: 357 kcal versus 393 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Mexican Style Cheese Blend has less sugar: 0 g versus 0 g per 100 g.