Monterey jack cheese
No glycemic index5/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0.7 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 5/10
- Very low carbohydrate content
- High saturated fat
Monterey jack cheese has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170844 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Monterey jack cheese is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, shredded | 113 g |
| 1 cup, diced | 132 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
373
Calories
0.7 g
Carbs
24 g
Protein
30 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 373 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.5 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated | 19 g |
| Unsaturated | 11 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
Processing Level
65%
Highly Processed
Why this score?
- Very low carbohydrate content
- No added sugars
- Good protein source
- High saturated fat
- High sodium content
- No fiber
Allergens
Contains: milk
Recipes with Monterey jack cheese
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Monterey jack cheese?
Monterey jack cheese has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0.7 g per 100 g).
Is Monterey jack cheese good for people with insulin resistance?
Monterey jack cheese contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
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