Monterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.9g26% of calories
- Carbs0.2g1% of calories
- Fat8.6g73% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Monterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack) (1 oz, 28 g) has 106 calories, with 6.9 g of protein, 0.2 g of carbohydrates and 8.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). It is high in calcium (21% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B1210%
- Phosphorus18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat27%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 56 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 211 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 126 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 22 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 54 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.5 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Sargento Sliced Cheese, Natural, Pepper Jack381
- Happy Farms by Aldi Pepper Jack Deli Sliced Cheese381
- Monterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack)372
- Great Value Deli Style, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese368
- Great Value Pepper Jack Cheese368
- Sargento Sliced Cheese, Natural, Colby-Pepper Jack368
- Monterey Jack cheese (low fat)313
Similar foods
354 calMonterey Jack cheese (low fat)1 cup, shredded+248 cal
70 calGreat Value Deli Style, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese1 slice−36 cal
70 calGreat Value Pepper Jack Cheese1 slice−36 cal
80 calSargento Sliced Cheese, Natural, Pepper Jack1 slice−26 cal
80 calHappy Farms by Aldi Pepper Jack Deli Sliced Cheese1 slice−26 cal
70 calSargento Sliced Cheese, Natural, Colby-Pepper Jack1 slice−36 cal
Burning 106 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 20minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 13minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 15minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Monterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack)?
One serving of Monterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack) (1 oz) has 106 calories, which works out to 372 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Monterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 26% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Monterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0.2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.
How much sodium is in Monterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack)?
170 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Monterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
