Cheese

by Crystal Farms in Mexican cheeses Barcode 0075925304892
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cheese by Crystal Farms provides 393 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 21.4 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Mexican cheeses category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
32.1 g · High
Saturated fat
17.9 g · High
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
1.6 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (28 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 393 kcal 110 kcal 359 +10%
Total fat 32.1 g 9 g 12% 29 +11%
Saturated fat 17.9 g 5 g 25% 25.5 −30%
Carbohydrates 7.1 g 2 g 1% 6.7 +7%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 0.5 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.8 −100%
Protein 21.4 g 6 g 12% 32.6 −34%
Salt 1.6 g 0.5 g 1.5 +5%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 126 Mexican cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other mexican cheeses

Calories higher 31%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt lower 46%
Saturated fat lower 27%
Protein top 86%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes and annatto color), monterey jack cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt and enzymes), queso quesadilla & asadero cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt and enzymes), potato starch, starch and cellulose powder to prevent caking, natamycin (mold inhibitor).

Not vegan
Allergens
Milk

Additives 2

E235 - Natamycin
Preservative

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1/4 cup (28 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0075925304892

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese?

Cheese contains 393 kcal per 100 g and about 110 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (28 g)).

How much sugar is in Cheese?

Cheese has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cheese healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Cheese contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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