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Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 88% of the daily recommended Calcium, making Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (24.7g) and fat (19.4g) are substantial, making Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat packs 282 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 776mg per 100g (34% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories282KCAL
Protein24.7G
Fat19.4G
Carbs3.4G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

287kcal
  • Protein34%24.7 g
  • Fat61%19.4 g
  • Carbs5%3.4 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water48.2G
Energy282KCAL
Protein24.7G
Total lipid (fat)19.4G
Carbohydrate, by difference3.4G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0.56G
Cholesterol62.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.03MG
Riboflavin0.30MG
Niacin0.06MG
Vitamin B-60.08MG
Folate, total20.0UG
Vitamin B-121.7UG
Vitamin A, RAE155UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.17MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.40UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)1.6UG
Calcium, Ca1146MG
Iron, Fe0.13MG
Magnesium, Mg35.0MG
Phosphorus, P583MG
Potassium, K93.0MG
Sodium, Na776MG
Zinc, Zn4.3MG
Copper, Cu0.02MG
Selenium, Se15.5UG
Energy1181kJ
Ash4.3G
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food20.0UG
Folate, DFE20.0UG
Choline, total13.5MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol151UG
Carotene, beta50.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU586IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units14.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.40UG
Fatty acids, total saturated11.6G
SFA 4:00.72G
SFA 6:00.42G
SFA 8:00.24G
SFA 10:00.52G
SFA 12:00.56G
SFA 14:01.9G
SFA 16:05.0G
SFA 18:02.2G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated5.0G
MUFA 16:10.30G
MUFA 18:14.5G
MUFA 20:10.04G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.75G
PUFA 18:20.57G
PUFA 18:30.13G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40.03G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup (28g)796.9g5.4g1g
oz (28.35g)807g5.5g1g

Scaled from Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat is a excellent source of Calcium (88% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat is a excellent source of Protein (49% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat is a excellent source of Zinc (39% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat is a excellent source of Sodium (34% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium

Dietary Considerations

  • At 776mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Mexican Blend Reduced Fat fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 24.7g protein and only 3.4g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 8% (#661 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 11% (#909 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories282
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.4G25%
Cholesterol 62.0MG21%
Sodium 776MG34%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0.56G
Protein 24.7G49%
Vitamin D 0.40UG2%
Calcium 1146MG88%
Iron 0.13MG1%
Potassium 93.0MG2%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 172216.

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