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BMonterey Jack
per 100g · Semi-soft
Graded B — 45 out of 100, #14 of 25 cheeses. Clean label carries the score (69/100); protein drags it down (26/100).
The short version: California's mild-mannered melt machine.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 45
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#14 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Monterey Jack healthy?
It grades B — 45 out of 100, #14 of 25 cheeses in our system. California's mild-mannered melt machine.
How many calories are in Monterey Jack?
373 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Monterey Jack calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.