Cheese, monterey

Cheese, monterey has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Riboflavin.

The food contains 0.71g 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 24.51 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cheese, monterey has been given a composite ranking of 12, and sparingly.