Mexican Style Cheese Blend
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Mexican Style Cheese Blend by Trader Joe's scores 9/10 for Muscle Building based on excellent protein per calorie ratio.
Mexican Style Cheese Blend by Trader Joe's provides 357 calories, 102.0g protein, 102.0g fat, and 38.3g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 28.6g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Energy, Clean Label health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 102.0g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Contains no detected additives — a clean ingredient list.
- ⚠High sodium content (1913mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (63.8g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Mexican Style Cheese Blend by Trader Joe's sits near the middle of the cheese category with 357 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321). Standout protein at 102.0g per 100g — 288% above average.
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 357 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 102.0g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 63.8g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1913mg 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 63.8g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1913mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 3827mg — roughly 166% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Mexican Style Cheese Blend is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring cheese products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
CHEDDAR CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTUR MICROBIAL ENZYME, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLORD, MONE JACK CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ROBIAL ENZYME), ASADERO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE SALT MICROBIAL ENZYME), QUESO QUESADILLA CHEESE PASTEURIZED MILK CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYME), ANTI-CAKING AGENT POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, NATAMYCIN MOLD INHIBIT CONTAINS MILL