Cheese Natural, Sharp Cheddar, Shredded

Hy-Vee - Cheese Natural, Sharp Cheddar, Shredded 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 3.5g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Hy-Vee - Cheese Natural, Sharp Cheddar, Shredded has been given a composite ranking of 5, and sparingly.