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Cheese, Monterey Jack

Monterey Jack is a semi-hard American cow’s-milk cheese, typically smooth and mild when young, with a texture that melts readily.

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About Cheese, Monterey Jack

Monterey Jack is a semi-hard American cheese made from cow’s milk. It is typically pale ivory, smooth and sliceable, with a mild, buttery flavour when young; aging can make it firmer and sharper. The texture of young cheese allows it to melt readily.

It is sold in blocks, slices and shredded forms, and may be plain or aged. Monterey Jack is distinct from pepper Jack, which includes added peppers, and from products described only as Monterey cheese; the exact aging and processing can vary among brands.

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Monterey Jack

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Cheese, monterey jack, solid

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Cheese, Monterey Jack nutrition & diet

Cheese, Monterey Jack nutritional value

Cheese, Monterey

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
392kcal
Protein
22.6g
Carbs
1.9g
Fat
32.6g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Moisture and flavour change with aging, while sliced or shredded products may include added ingredients; compare plain cheeses of similar age and form.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
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  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Cheese, Monterey ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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