Shredded Imitation Monterrey Jack Cheese

by Special Value 28 g in Cheeses Barcode 0041380552789
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Shredded Imitation Monterrey Jack Cheese by Special Value is listed in the Cheeses category. That is 532% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 28 g pack. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
76.5 g · High
Saturated fat
19.1 g · High
Sugars
12.7 g · Moderate
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 28.000000000000004g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Total fat 76.5 g 21.4 g 27% 25.6 +198%
Saturated fat 19.1 g 5.3 g 27% 17.4 +10%
Carbohydrates 89.3 g 25 g 9% 4.5 +1863%
Total sugars 12.7 g 3.6 g 2 +532%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 12.7 g 3.6 g 7% 21.4 −41%
Salt 0 g 0 g 1.7 −99%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other cheeses

Sugars higher 3%
Salt lower 2%
Saturated fat higher 32%
Protein top 79%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

(WATER, FOOD STARCH, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY, SALT , CASEIN AND/OR CASEINATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID (AS A PRESERVATIVE), CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL FLAVOR, LACTIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOR). POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH AND CALCIUM SULFATE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING. NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 4

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
E235 - Natamycin
Preservative
High overexposure risk

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

Product details

Quantity
28 g
Serving size
28.000000000000004g
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0041380552789

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Frequently asked questions

How much sugar is in Shredded Imitation Monterrey Jack Cheese?

Shredded Imitation Monterrey Jack Cheese has 12.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Shredded Imitation Monterrey 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 Shredded Imitation Monterrey Jack Cheese vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

What allergens does Shredded Imitation Monterrey Jack Cheese contain?

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

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated February 24, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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