Monterey Jack Cheese
Monterey Jack Cheese by Meijer provides 395 kcal per 100 g, with 18.6 g of sugars and 18.6 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Snacks category. Contains: milk, peanuts.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tray (43 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 395 kcal | 170 kcal | 453 −13% | |
| Total fat | 25.6 g | 11 g | 14% | 25.3 |
| Saturated fat | 10.5 g | 4.5 g | 23% | 6.8 +55% |
| Carbohydrates | 27.9 g | 12 g | 4% | 48.9 −43% |
| Total sugars | 18.6 g | 8 g | 18.7 | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.3 g | 1 g | 4% | 6.7 −66% |
| Protein | 18.6 g | 8 g | 16% | 13.3 +40% |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.4 g | 1.1 −20% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 35683 Snacks products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from August 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 19% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other snacks
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers (cultured pasteurized milk, jalapeno peppers, salt, enzymes, potato starch added to prevent caking, natamycin [a natural mold inhibitor]), dried fruit and nut blend (raisins, sunflower oil and/or palm oil, peanuts, sugar, modified corn starch, honey glaze [honey powder (maltodextrin, honey), tapioca dextrin, brown sugar, fructose], peanut and/or cottonseed oils, dehydrated honey [honey, maltodextrin], salt).
- Allergens
- MilkPeanuts
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 tray (43 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0713733982702
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Monterey Jack Cheese?
Monterey Jack Cheese contains 395 kcal per 100 g and about 170 kcal per serving (1 tray (43 g)).
How much sugar is in Monterey Jack Cheese?
Monterey Jack Cheese has 18.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Monterey Jack Cheese healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Monterey Jack Cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Monterey Jack Cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Peanuts. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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