Monterey Jack CheeseNutrition reference
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Monterey Jack Cheese

Monterey Jack cheese is a mild, semi-soft cow's milk cheese. Per 100 g it provides about 392 calories with 22.6 g protein.

392
kcalper 100g
Carbs
1.9g
Protein
22.62g
Fat
32.63g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Ready to eat
Edible portion
Cheese
Measurement basis
Per 100 g ready-to-eat
Energy (kcal)
392 kcal
Protein1
22.6171 g
Carbohydrates1
1.8979 g
Fat1
32.63 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars
0.5 g
Saturated fat1
19.16 g
Sodium1
662.2 mg
More nutrients23
Energy (kJ)
1639 kJ
Cholesterol1
99.76 mg
Calcium1
714.6 mg
Potassium1
82.94 mg
Magnesium1
29.6 mg
Iron21
<0.4 mg
Zinc
3.78 mg
Vitamin B1
0.015 mg
Vitamin B2
0.39 mg
Vitamin B3
0.093 mg
Vitamin B5
0.21 mg
Vitamin B6
0.079 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
18 µg
Vitamin B12
0.83 µg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D1
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
198 µg
Retinol1
192 µg
Beta-carotene
78 µg
Alpha-carotene3
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin3
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.26 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.5 µg
  1. Below quantification limit
  2. Assumed zero by source
  1. Additional data source[1]

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central, Foundation, FDC ID 2647438

    2647438 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2023-10-26

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    170844 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Monterey Jack cheese is a mild, semi-soft cheese made from cow's milk. It melts well and is used in sandwiches, quesadillas, and Mexican-style dishes.

Nutritionally, Monterey Jack cheese is high in fat, protein, and calcium. Per 100 g it provides about 392 kcal, 1.9 g of carbohydrates, 22.6 g of protein, and 32.6 g of fat. It also provides about 715 mg of calcium per 100 g.

Monterey Jack cheese is usually eaten in moderate portions. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Monterey Jack Cheese?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical ounce (28 g) provides roughly 110 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g392 kcal1.9 g22.6 g32.6 g
1 oz28 g109.8 kcal0.5 g6.3 g9.1 g
1 cup shredded113 g443 kcal2.1 g25.6 g36.9 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
392 kcal
Energy (kJ)
1639 kJ
Protein1
22.6171 g
Carbohydrates1
1.8979 g
Fat1
32.63 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars
0.5 g
Saturated fat1
19.16 g
Cholesterol1
99.76 mg
Sodium1
662.2 mg
Calcium1
714.6 mg
Potassium1
82.94 mg
Magnesium1
29.6 mg
Iron21
<0.4 mg
Zinc
3.78 mg
Vitamin B1
0.015 mg
Vitamin B2
0.39 mg
Vitamin B3
0.093 mg
Vitamin B5
0.21 mg
Vitamin B6
0.079 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
18 µg
Vitamin B12
0.83 µg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D1
0 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
198 µg
Retinol1
192 µg
Beta-carotene
78 µg
Alpha-carotene3
0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin3
0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.26 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
2.5 µg

Questions and answers

Monterey Jack Cheese nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in monterey jack cheese?

Monterey Jack cheese provides about 392 calories per 100 g. A typical ounce (28 g) provides roughly 110 calories.

Is monterey jack cheese high in protein?

Yes. Monterey Jack cheese provides about 22.6 g of protein per 100 g.

Is monterey jack cheese high in calcium?

Yes. Monterey Jack cheese provides about 715 mg of calcium per 100 g.