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Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend
Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend by Trader Joe's provides 286 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 28.6 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 Grated cheese category and comes in a 12 oz pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 28g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 80 kcal | 358 −20% | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 4 g | 5% | 27.1 −47% |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 19.1 −53% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | 2 g | 1% | 3.8 +88% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0.5 −100% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Protein | 28.6 g | 8 g | 16% | 28.1 |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 0.4 g | 1.8 −15% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 1492 Grated cheese products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other grated cheese
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), REDUCED FAT MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), REDUCED FAT ASADERO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), REDUCED FAT QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ANTI-CAKING AGENT (POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR])
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Serving size
- 28g
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00907484
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend?
Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend contains 286 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (28g).
How much sugar is in Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend?
Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend 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 Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Finely Shredded Lite Mexican Style Cheese Blend contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 17, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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