Mexican Style Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Cheeses vs Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Mexican Style Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Cheeses
Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Mexican Style Cheese Blend M... | Mexican Style Shredded Chees... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 393 kcal | 393 kcal |
| Fat | 28.6 g | 32.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 25 g |
| Additives | 2 | 3 |
| Allergens | Milk | Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Mexican Style Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Cheeses has 11% less fat (28.6 g vs 32.1 g).
- Mexican Style Shredded Cheese has 14% more protein (25 g vs 21.4 g).
Ingredients
Mexican Style Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Cheeses
Monterey jack cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto [vegetable color], if colored), quesadilla cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), asadero cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), potato starch, corn starch, calcium sulfate added to prevent caking, natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).
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 Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Cheeses or Mexican Style Shredded Cheese?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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 Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Cheeses has fewer calories: 393 kcal versus 393 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Mexican Style Cheese Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero and Queso Quesadilla Cheeses has less sugar: 0 g versus 0 g per 100 g.