USDA Standard Reference · Dairy and Egg Products
Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 172216).
- 282
- Calories
- 24.7g
- Protein
- 3.4g
- Carbs
- 19.4g
- Fat
Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat contains 282 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 24.7g of protein, 19.4g of fat, and 3.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 172216 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Dairy and Egg Products" food group. Each 28.35g serving delivers 282 calories, broken down into 24.7g protein, 19.4g fat, and 3.4g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, fiber data is not reported for this entry alongside 0.6g of total sugars and 776mg of sodium (34% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 35%, fat 62%, and carbohydrates 5% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units at 70000% DV, Calcium, Ca at 88% DV, Sodium, Na at 34% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat qualifies as high protein, low carb, sugar free, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Dairy and Egg Products" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 282 calories per 100g, Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat gets 35% of its calories from protein , 62% from fat , and 5% from carbohydrates. This is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
Notable micronutrients include Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units (70000% DV), Calcium, Ca (88% DV), Sodium, Na (34% DV), and Cholesterol (21% DV).
Note: at 776mg per 100g (34% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text — it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
282 kcal = 14% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How Cheese, Mexican, blend, reduced fat compares to Dairy and Egg Products
Per 100 g, against the average across all dairy and egg products foods in USDA FoodData Central.
84% Higher in protein than 84% of dairy and egg products on record, a standout in its group.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Dairy and Egg Products group. Compare against a specific food →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.4 G | 0% |
| Energy | 282.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 24.7 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 19.4 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Ash | 4.3 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Energy | 1181.0 kJ | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 48.2 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 13.5 MG | — |
| Folate, DFE | 20.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 20.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 20.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | — |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.7 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.6 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 1146.0 MG | 88% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.1 MG | 1% |
| Potassium, K | 93.0 MG | 2% |
| Sodium, Na | 776.0 MG | 34% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 14 IU | 70000% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 50.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 35.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 583.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 151.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 15.5 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 586 IU | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 155.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.4 UG | — |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.4 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.2 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.3 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 62.0 MG | 21% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 11.6 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.0 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.8 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.3 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.5 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.6 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.1 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.5 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.6 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.9 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 5.0 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.2 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.7 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.4 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.2 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG | — |
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 172216) — USDA Standard Reference database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.