Mexican Shredded Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Nuestro Queso Llc
Mexican Shredded Cheese contains 357 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g, 0.25 cup (28 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (357 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for calcium and 36% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 28.6 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat L | 17.9 g | 89% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium L | 635 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A L | 321 µg | 36% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 536 mg | 41% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 72%
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
- Protein21.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Fat28.6 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat17.9 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 17.9 g)
- Sodium635 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 679 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Nuestro Queso Llc
- Barcode
- 0814633018017
- Label serving
- 28 g (0.25 cup)
- Category
- Mexican cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cultured pasteurized grade a milk, salt, enzymes, annatto, anti-caking agent.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mexican Shredded Cheese?
100 g of Mexican Shredded Cheese has 357 kcal. Serving, 28 g, 0.25 cup (28 g): about 100 kcal.
Is Mexican Shredded Cheese high in protein?
Mexican Shredded Cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 28 g, 0.25 cup (28 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is above the median (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Mexican Shredded Cheese?
Mexican Shredded Cheese has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Mexican Shredded Cheese?
Mexican Shredded Cheese contains 28.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.9 g is saturated (89% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Mexican Shredded Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (41% DV) and Vitamin A (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Mexican Shredded Cheese?
100 g contains 635 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated July 11, 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0814633018017. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 11, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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