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Monterey Jack — per 100gB
Cheeses · #14 of 25

Monterey Jack

per 100g · Semi-soft

45/100B tier
Calories373
Protein24.5g
Fiber0g
Sodium6mg
Sugar0.5g

Graded B — 45 out of 100, #14 of 25 cheeses. Clean label carries the score (69/100); protein drags it down (26/100).

The short version: California's mild-mannered melt machine.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories373
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.3g39%
Saturated Fat 19.1g96%
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 600mg26%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 24.5g49%
Calcium 746mg57%
Vitamin B12 0.8mcg35%
Vitamin A 198mcg RAE22%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 45

Clean label ×1569
Micronutrients ×1058
Calcium ×2551
Low saturated fat ×2536
Protein ×2526

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#14 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Monterey Jack healthy?

It grades B — 45 out of 100, #14 of 25 cheeses in our system. California's mild-mannered melt machine.

How many calories are in Monterey Jack?

373 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Monterey Jack calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.