Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese (Medium Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Queso Quesadilla)

Tillamook - Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese (Medium Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Queso Quesadilla) has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 25 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It gives a good yield of Iron at 14.29 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tillamook - Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese (Medium Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Queso Quesadilla) has been given a composite ranking of 1, and sparingly.