Dairy & eggs

Cheese, monterey

FDC 170844cup, diced (132 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 35 · +0 vs Dairy & eggs median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 24.5 g · 26%Carb 0.7 g · 1%Fat 30.3 g · 73%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories373 kcal19%
Total fat30 g39%
Saturated fat19 g96%
Cholesterol89 mg30%
Sodium600 mg26%
Carbohydrate0.68 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.5 g
Protein25 g49%
Potassium81 mg2%
Calcium746 mg57%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Magnesium27 mg6%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A198 µg22%
Vitamin E0.26 mg2%

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FDC 170844

Original 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.

Calcium57% DV
Protein49% DV
Vitamin A22% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density35 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g25 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g600 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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