Cheese, monterey
FDC 170844cup, diced (132 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 35 · +0 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, monterey is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 35 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 30 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (57% DV), an excellent source of protein (49% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (22% DV). Most of its 373 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (600 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (19.1 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 | 373 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 30 g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 19 g | 96% |
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 600 mg | 26% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.68 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | |
| Protein | 25 g | 49% |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 746 mg | 57% |
| Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 198 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 492 kcal | 25% |
| Total fat | 40 g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 25 g | 126% |
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 792 mg | 34% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.9 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.66 g | |
| Protein | 32 g | 65% |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 985 mg | 76% |
| Iron | 0.95 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 261 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170844Original 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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