Horizon Organic - Finely Shredded Mexican Cheese has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.
The food contains 3.53g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 24.69 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 6, for Horizon Organic - Finely Shredded Mexican Cheese , and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 25% | |
| Calories from Fat | 72% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Why this is good for you
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1058.2 IU | 21.2% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 705.5 mg | 70.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Potassium | 0 mg | |||
| Sodium | 634.9 mg | 26.5% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 48.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 Calories from Fat 80
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9 g 13.8%
Saturated Fat 5 g 25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Sodium 180 mg 7.5%
Total Carbohydrates 1 g 0.3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 7 g 14%
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C
Calcium 20% Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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