Of the more than 670 varieties of cheese, cheddar and Monterey Jack are two of the more commonly known. Although cheese is made from the milk of many different mammals, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese are both made from cow's milk.
Cheddar Cheese Nutrition
One oz. of cheddar cheese contains 114 calories. Cheddar cheese also contains 9 g of fat, including 6 g of saturated fat and 3 g monounsaturated fat, along with 30 mg cholesterol, 176 mg sodium and 7 g protein. Cheddar cheese contains no carbohydrates.
Monterey Jack Nutrition
One oz. of Monterey Jack cheese contains 100 calories. Monterey Jack cheese contains 5 g saturated fat and 4 g monounsaturated fat, along with 30 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium and 7 g protein. Monterey Jack cheese contains no carbohydrates.
Descriptions
Cheddar cheese is a firm cheese with color ranging from white to yellow-orange. The longer cheddar cheese is aged, the sharper the flavor. Monterey Jack cheese is a semi-hard cheese with a mild flavor. Monterey Jack cheese is often combined with hot peppers or herbs.
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