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Shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar, 8 OZ
dairy-eggs/cheese
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Shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar, 8 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
6g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

A refrigerated pack from the dairy aisle you’d grab for tacos, casseroles, pizza or a quick weeknight meal — ideal for a no-fuss, melty topping. It reads as practical and comforting with a familiar, nostalgic cheese vibe. The shredded format and use of powdered cellulose to prevent caking reveal light industrial processing to preserve texture, pointing toward a processed (not highly ultra-processed) product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 8
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol25mg8%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Protein6g
* 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

CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, [COLOR]), MONTEREY, JACK, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), POWDERED, CELLULOSE, (TO, PREVENT, CAKING)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
No Additive

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 cheeses with salt, microbial enzymes and small additives like annatto and powdered cellulose to prevent caking; no long list of industrial ingredients or novel substances. These features align with NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Shredded Monterey Jack & Cheddar, 8 OZ

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! This blend packs a solid protein punch with 6 grams per serving and is low in sugar, making it a decent option for snacking or adding to meals. However, it does contain some artificial color from annatto, so if you're aiming for a completely clean label, this might not fit the bill.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingnostalgicpractical
$3.29
per package