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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Mexican Blend Cheese"
Food Name: Mexican Blend Cheese | |
Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
Macronutrients | |
Calories (kcal): 384 | Total Fat (g): 32 |
Protein (g): 24 | Water (g): 40 |
Fats | |
Saturated Fat (g): 16 | Cholesterol (mg): 95 |
Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 7871 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 864 |
Omega-3 (mg): 332 | Omega-6 (mg): 532 |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A (IU): 659 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 174 |
Vitamin D (mcg): 1 | Vitamin D (IU): 21 |
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 | Vitamin K (mcg): 3 |
Folate/B9 (mcg): 13 | Food Folate (mcg): 13 |
Folate DFE (mcg): 13 | |
Minerals | |
Calcium (mg): 659 | Iron (mg): 1 |
Magnesium (mg): 25 | Phosphorus (mg): 438 |
Potassium (mg): 85 | Sodium (mg): 607 |
Zinc (mg): 3 | Selenium (mcg): 15 |
Fluoride (mcg): 9 | |
Amino Acids | |
Tryptophan (mg): 355 | Threonine (mg): 869 |
Isoleucine (mg): 1356 | Leucine (mg): 2170 |
Lysine (mg): 1655 | Methionine (mg): 600 |
Cystine (mg): 117 | Phenylalanine (mg): 1200 |
Tyrosine (mg): 1122 | Valine (mg): 1511 |
Arginine (mg): 785 | Histidine (mg): 735 |
Alanine (mg): 650 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1570 |
Glutamic Acid (mg): 5403 | Glycine (mg): 403 |
Proline (mg): 2580 | Serine (mg): 1198 |
Other Compounds | |
Choline (mg): 16 | Retinol (mcg): 170 |
Beta-Carotene (mcg): 56 | PRAL Score: 17 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Mexican Blend Cheese
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Mexican Blend Cheese'?
100 grams of 'Mexican Blend Cheese' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 24g (around 48% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement),
Fat – 32g (around 41% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Mexican Blend Cheese'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Mexican Blend Cheese' provides around 384 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 19% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Mexican Blend Cheese' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Mexican Blend Cheese' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 24g protein, 0g carbs, and 32g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Mexican Blend Cheese' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Mexican Blend Cheese' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 659 mg (51% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 438 mg (35% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 15 mcg (27% DV),
Sodium (mg): 607 mg (26% DV).
'Mexican Blend Cheese' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 85 mg (2% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 25 mg (6% DV),
Fluoride (mcg): 9 mcg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Mexican Blend Cheese in significant amounts?
'Mexican Blend Cheese' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 174 mcg (19% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 659 IU (22% DV).
'Mexican Blend Cheese' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 21 IU (3% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 3 mcg (3% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 13 mcg (3% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 13 mcg (3% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 13 mcg (3% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Mexican Blend Cheese' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Mexican Blend Cheese' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 16 g (80% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 95 mg (32% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 607 mg (26% of max recommended).