Mexican Style Four Cheese Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar & Monterrey Jack Cheese Blend
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Mexican Style Four Cheese Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar & Monterrey Jack Cheese Blend by Kraft scores 7/10 for Muscle Building based on moderate protein per calorie.
Mexican Style Four Cheese Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar & Monterrey Jack Cheese Blend by Kraft provides 286 calories, 25.0g protein, 17.9g fat, and 7.1g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 8.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar 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 (10.7g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Mexican Style Four Cheese Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar & Monterrey Jack Cheese Blend by Kraft sits near the middle of the cheese category with 286 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 286 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 25.0g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 10.7g per 100g
- •Sodium: 786mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake, people managing blood sugar levels. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 10.7g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 786mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1571mg — roughly 68% 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 Mexican Style Four Cheese Shredded Reduced Fat Cheddar & Monterrey Jack Cheese Blend 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 cheddar cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto, vitamin A palmitate), reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, vitamin A palmitate), low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), reduced fat Colby cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto, vitamin A palmitate), modified cornstarch, natamycin.