Mexican style queso cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Mexican style queso cheese by food club scores 8/10 for Clean Label based on processed food (nova 3).
Mexican style queso cheese by food club provides 321 calories, 25.0g protein, 28.6g fat, and 3.6g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 7.8g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Bone Health, Clean Label health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 25.0g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (17.9g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Mexican style queso cheese by food club sits near the middle of the cheese category with 321 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 321 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 25.0g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 17.9g per 100g
- •Sodium: 607mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 17.9g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 607mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1214mg — roughly 53% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Mexican style queso cheese is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring cheese products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
Pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt and enzymes. potato starch, corn starch and calcium sulfate added to prevent caking. natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).