Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero & Queso Quesadilla Cheeses
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero & Queso Quesadilla Cheeses by Good & Gather scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on moderate protein per calorie.
Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero & Queso Quesadilla Cheeses by Good & Gather provides 321 calories, 25.0g protein, 21.4g fat, and 7.1g 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, Kids / Growing 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.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (12.5g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero & Queso Quesadilla Cheeses by Good & Gather 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: 12.5g 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 12.5g 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.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Reduced Fat Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero & Queso Quesadilla Cheeses doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cheese category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Reduced fat monterey jack cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes [microbial], vitamin a palmitate), reduced fat cheddar cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes [microbial], annatto [vegetable color], vitamin a palmitate), reduced fat asadero cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes [microbial], vitamin a palmitate), reduced fat queso quesadilla cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes [microbial], vitamin a palmitate), anti-caking blend (potato starch, corn starch, cellulose, natamycin [a natural mold inhibitor]).