QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in monterey cheese?
For monterey cheese, the locked generic Monterey cheese record provides 373 kcal per 100 g; use only a matching state and source-held weight.
373 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Monterey cheese nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 373 kcal
- Protein
- 24.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 0.68 g
- Fat
- 30.3 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 600 mg
- Potassium
- 81 mg
- Magnesium
- 27 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 170844. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
24.5 g per 100 g. From Cheese, monterey.
Carbohydrate
0.68 g per 100 g. From Cheese, monterey.
Fat
30.3 g per 100 g. From Cheese, monterey.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where monterey cheese fits in a varied eating pattern.
Sodium
600 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Potassium
81 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Magnesium
27 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Phosphorus
444 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
generic Monterey cheese
Selected nutrition reference.
Monterey Jack
Use its own matching record or product label.
reduced-fat cheese
Keep this state separate from the selected reference.
melted cheese dish
Use the complete product label or recipe.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How monterey cheese can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion basis
The page scales only source-held weights from 373 kcal per 100 g.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 0 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 24.5 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Match generic Monterey cheese exactly and keep Monterey Jack separate.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Store the unopened product according to package directions.
After opening or cutting
After opening, follow the package directions and keep the container and closure clean.
Prepare
Review the package ingredient and allergen statement for milk.
Safety boundary
This page represents generic Monterey cheese; the nutrient record does not establish storage duration or clinical advice.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log monterey cheese more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Cheese, monterey.
- 02
Use edible grams. Every named weight is held by the selected local USDA record. The 100 g entry is the source's nutrient basis; no household portion was invented.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Monterey cheese calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of monterey cheese?
373 kcal in the locked Cheese, monterey record.
Which state does this monterey cheese page use?
Cheese, monterey. State and processing are part of the answer.
How much fibre is in monterey cheese?
0 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Is Monterey Jack included?
No. Monterey Jack needs its own matching record or product label.
Where do the portion weights come from?
Named weights come from the selected local USDA record; the 100 g entry is the source nutrient basis.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Cheese, monterey, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named portion claims use the locked local USDA record. No household portion, search demand, storage duration, clinical effect or medical advice is inferred.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 170844 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.