Pepper jack cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Meijer
Pepper jack cheese contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 18% from protein and 12% 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 337 kcal per 100 g across 10,190 products.
100 g provides 29% of the Daily Value for calcium and 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 23.8 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat L | 16.7 g | 84% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 1,810 mg | 79% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 9.5 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 4.8 g | |
| Protein L | 14.3 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A L | 171 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 381 mg | 29% |
| 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 12%
- Fat 69%
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
- Protein14.3 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars4.8 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat23.8 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat16.7 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium1,810 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g | 9.5 g |
| Fat | 23.8 g | 23.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Sodium | 1,810 mg | 1,810 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Milk and skim milk, water, cream, whey, sodium citrate, jalapeno peppers, contains 2% or less of calcium chloride, cheese culture. citric acid, enzymes, lactic acid, natural flavor, red bell peppers*. salt, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid (preservative). vinegar.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 Pepper jack cheese?
100 g of Pepper jack cheese has 286 kcal. Serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g): about 60 kcal.
Is Pepper jack cheese high in protein?
Pepper jack cheese contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Pepper jack cheese?
Pepper jack cheese has 9.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Pepper jack cheese?
Pepper jack cheese contains 23.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 16.7 g is saturated (84% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Pepper jack cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (29% DV) and Vitamin A (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Pepper jack cheese?
100 g contains 1,810 mg of sodium, 79% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 2639138. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 9, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0719283132239. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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