Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat: Nutrition Facts
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Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 88% of the Daily Value for calcium, 69% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 47% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 19.4 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat M | 11.6 g | 58% |
| Cholesterol L | 62 mg | 21% |
| Sodium L | 776 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0.56 g | |
| Protein L | 24.7 g | 49% |
| Vitamin A C | 155 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.17 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.06 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.084 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.7 µg | 69% |
| Choline I | 13.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium L | 1,146 mg | 88% |
| Iron M | 0.13 mg | 0.7% |
| Magnesium M | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 583 mg | 47% |
| Potassium M | 93 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 4.3 mg | 39% |
| Copper I | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 15.5 µg | 28% |
% 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 34%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 61%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein24.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0.56 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat19.4 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat11.6 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium776 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.75 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.57 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.72 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.42 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.24 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.52 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.56 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 1.9 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 4.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene I | 50 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 151 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 14 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 0.4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 48.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 4.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy L | 1,181 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 586 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal |
| Protein | 24.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 19.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.56 g |
| Sodium | 776 mg |
Other forms of Cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium | 451 | 41.6 g | 3.7 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium | 280 | 27.5 g | 3.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, monterey, low fat | 313 | 28.2 g | 0.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium | 376 | 22.2 g | 1.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low sodium | 374 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, muenster, low fat | 271 | 24.7 g | 3.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Cheese, cottage, with vegetables | 95 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 4.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso Asadero | 297 | 22.1 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss | 323 | 21.9 g | 4.5 g | 24.1 g |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| Puerto Rican white cheese | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23.8 g | 2.7 g | 27.2 g |
| Cheese spread, pasteurized process, American | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
| Cheese spread, American or Cheddar cheese base | 290 | 16.4 g | 8.7 g | 21.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese?
100 g of cheese has 282 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 80 kcal. 0.25 cup (28 g): about 79 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 24.7 g of protein per 100 g (49% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 3.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.56 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 19.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.6 g is saturated (58% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (88% DV), Vitamin B12 (69% DV), phosphorus (47% DV), zinc (39% DV) and selenium (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 776 mg of sodium, 34% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172216. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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