Cheese, Mexican blend
FDC 171288cup shredded (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 36 · +1 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, Mexican blend is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 36 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 28 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (51% DV), an excellent source of protein (47% DV), a good source of vitamin a (19% DV). Most of its 384 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (607 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (16.1 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 384 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 32 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 81% |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 26% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.13 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 24 g | 47% |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 659 mg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.59 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 174 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 108 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
| Potassium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 49 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 171288Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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