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Pepperjack Cheese
dairy-eggs/cheese
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Pepperjack Cheese

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
7g
Protein
180mg
Sodium
15
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 365 Pepperjack in the deli or specialty cheese aisle, pulled for sandwiches, a weekend cheese board, or melted over nachos. It feels indulgent and a little adventurous — familiar, spicy, and snack-ready — and because it’s a cultured pasteurized cheese with just jalapeños, salt and enzymes, its firm sliceable texture comes from traditional cheesemaking rather than industrial additives, tipping it toward a processed (not ultra-processed) product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Jack, Cheese, With, Jalapeno, Peppers, (cultured, pasteurized, milk,, red, and, green, jalapeno, peppers,, salt,, enzymes)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from cultured pasteurized milk, jalapeño peppers, salt and enzymes with no emulsifiers or industrial additives; traditional cheesemaking and simple ingredients place it in NOVA group 3 (processed food) rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Pepperjack Cheese

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With 7 grams of protein per ounce and only 110 calories, it can be a great snack or addition to meals if you're looking for something satisfying. Just keep in mind it’s also high in saturated fat and sodium, so moderation is key, especially if you're watching those numbers.

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Vibe:

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