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Monterey jack cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
low fat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 313 kcal —
- Protein 28 g 56%
- Carbohydrate 0.7 g 0%
- Fat 22 g 28%
- Saturated fat 14 g 70%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 781 mg 34%
- Cholesterol 65 mg 22%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 142 µg 16%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.19 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.8 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.36 mg 28%
- Niacin (B3) 0.09 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 18 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 0.83 µg 35%
- Choline 15.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 705 mg 54%
- Iron 0.72 mg 4%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 444 mg 36%
- Potassium 81 mg 2%
- Zinc 3 mg 27%
- Copper 0.03 mg 4%
- Selenium 14.5 µg 26%
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Questions about Monterey jack cheese
Does Monterey Jack melt well?
Yes. It melts smoothly and turns stretchy, which makes it handy for quesadillas, grilled cheese sandwiches and nachos. Grate it or slice it thinly so it melts evenly.
How do you make a Monterey Jack quesadilla?
Scatter grated Monterey Jack over half a tortilla, add fillings such as cooked chicken or beans, then fold it over. Cook in a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and the cheese has melted.
What can you use instead of Monterey Jack?
For a similar mild, creamy melt, use young Cheddar, Muenster or mozzarella. Cheddar is sharper, while mozzarella is milder and more elastic.
How should you store Monterey Jack cheese?
Keep it wrapped in cheese paper or baking paper, then loosely covered in a container in the fridge; tightly sealed plastic can trap moisture. Wrap cut pieces promptly and use them within a few days, following any storage guidance on the packaging.
Can you freeze Monterey Jack cheese?
Yes, though it may become crumbly after thawing. Grate it first, freeze it in a sealed bag, and use it straight from frozen in cooked dishes such as quesadillas or casseroles.
What is the difference between Monterey Jack and Cheddar?
Monterey Jack is generally milder and softer, with an especially good melting texture; Cheddar has a more pronounced tang. Cheddar has 313 kcal per 100 g, compared with 316 kcal per 100 g for Monterey Jack.
How much protein does Monterey Jack provide?
A 30 g piece provides about 8.5 g of protein. It also provides 212 mg of calcium.
Is Monterey Jack the same as Monterey cheese?
The names are often used for the same style of cheese: a mild, semi-hard cheese that melts readily. Its name comes from Monterey in California, where the cheese developed.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 5474 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
