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Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Trader Joe's

Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.

Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 360 kcal per 100 g across 1,225 products.

100 g provides 145% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend by Trader Joe's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
286kcal per 100 g
28.6 gprotein
3.6 gcarbohydrates
14.3 gfat
80kcal in serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 286 kcal
Total fat L 14.3 g 18%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 0 mg 0%
Total carbohydrates L 3.6 g 1%
Dietary fiber not reported
Total sugars not reported
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 28.6 g 57%
Vitamin A L 1,301 µg145%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0 mg0%
Vitamin K L 0 µg0%
Choline L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 0 mg0%
Iron L 1.4 mg8%
Magnesium L 0 mg0%
Phosphorus L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 0 mg0%
Zinc L 0 mg0%
Copper L 0 mg0%
Manganese L 0 mg0%
Selenium L 0 µg0%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 44%Carbohydrates: 6%Fat: 50%286kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 44%
  • Carbohydrates 6%
  • Fat 50%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Vitamin A145%Iron8%Vitamin C0%Vitamin D0%Vitamin E0%Vitamin K0%Choline0%Calcium0%Magnesium0%Phosphorus0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein28.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 25 g)
  • Fat14.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17.9 g)
  • Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L0 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Other components (1)
Caffeine L0 mg

Product details

Brand
Trader Joe's
Barcode
00827713
Quantity
12 oz
Label serving
1 portion (28 g)
Category
Grated cheese
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

lite cheddar (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto, vitamin a), lite monterey jack (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, microbial enzymes, vitamin a), lite mozzarella (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, microbial enzymes, vitamin a), potato starch and powdered cellulose added to prevent caking, natamyci (a natural mold inhibitor). contains: milk

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 00827713. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 20, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

Product data from Open Food Facts, made available under the Open Database License. Values are as declared on the label; labels can change over time, so check the package you have.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend?

100 g of Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend has 286 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g): about 80 kcal.

Is Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend high in protein?

Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend contains 28.6 g of protein per 100 g (57% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g). About 44% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 25 g).

How many carbs are in Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend?

Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend?

Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend contains 14.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (145% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend?

100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated May 20, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.