Monterey Jack cheese (low fat) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, shredded · 113 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g36% of calories
- Carbs0.8g1% of calories
- Fat24g63% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Monterey Jack cheese (low fat) (1 cup, shredded, 113 g) has 354 calories, with 32 g of protein, 0.8 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in protein (64% DV), riboflavin (b2) (31% DV) and Vitamin B12 (39% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 38%, 79% and 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein64%
- Riboflavin (B2)31%
- Vitamin B1239%
- Calcium80%
- Phosphorus72%
- Zinc31%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A18%
- Iron10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium38%
- Saturated fat79%
- Cholesterol24%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, shredded (113 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 160 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) | 20 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 39% |
| Choline | 17 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 797 mg | 80% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 92 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 502 mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 16 μg | 30% |
Full breakdown · 14 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 62 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 155 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.5 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
106 calMonterey Jack cheese (includes Pepper Jack)1 oz−248 cal
70 calGreat Value Deli Style, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese1 slice−284 cal
70 calGreat Value Pepper Jack Cheese1 slice−284 cal
80 calSargento Sliced Cheese, Natural, Pepper Jack1 slice−274 cal
80 calHappy Farms by Aldi Pepper Jack Deli Sliced Cheese1 slice−274 cal
70 calSargento Sliced Cheese, Natural, Colby-Pepper Jack1 slice−284 cal
Burning 354 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 67minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 42minCycling (moderate)
- 29minRunning (6 mph)
- 50minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Monterey Jack cheese (low fat)?
One serving of Monterey Jack cheese (low fat) (1 cup, shredded) has 354 calories, which works out to 313 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Monterey Jack cheese (low fat) high in protein?
Yes. It has 32 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (9 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Monterey Jack cheese (low fat) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.
How much sodium is in Monterey Jack cheese (low fat)?
883 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Monterey Jack cheese (low fat)?
0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
