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Cheese, fresh, queso fresco Nutrition Facts

Reviewed by Anna Smith | USDA-sourced data

Nutrition Overview

Cheese, fresh, queso fresco contains 299 calories per 100g, with 18.1g of protein, 23.8g of fat, and 3.0g of carbohydrates.

It is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (70% of the Daily Value per 100g), and Saturated Fat (64.7% DV).

Compared to other dairy and egg products, Cheese, fresh, queso fresco has 44% more calories and 33% more protein than the category average.

For protein content, Cheese, fresh, queso fresco ranks #2551 out of 8068 foods (higher than 68% of all foods in our database).

Calories

299

per 100g

Protein

18.1g

36% DV

Total Fat

23.8g

31% DV

Carbs

3.0g

1% DV
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Complete Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Amount per 100g % Daily Value
Macronutrients
Calories 299.0 kcal 15%
Protein 18.1 g 36%
Total Fat 23.8 g 31%
Saturated Fat 12.9 g 65%
Cholesterol 69.0 mg 23%
Sodium 751.0 mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.00 g 0%
Added Sugars 0.00 g 0%
Vitamins
Vitamin A 224.0 mcg 25%
Vitamin C 0.00 mg 0%
Vitamin D 2.7 mcg 14%
Vitamin E 0.37 mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.0 mcg 1%
Thiamin 0.04 mg 4%
Riboflavin 0.17 mg 13%
Niacin 0.03 mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
Folate 7.0 mcg 2%
Vitamin B12 1.7 mcg 70%
Minerals
Calcium 566.0 mg 44%
Iron 0.20 mg 1%
Potassium 129.0 mg 3%
Magnesium 24.0 mg 6%
Phosphorus 385.0 mg 31%
Zinc 2.6 mg 24%
Copper 0.03 mg 4%
Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
Selenium 19.3 mcg 35%
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Similar Foods

Other dairy and egg products with similar calorie content:

Food Calories Protein Fat Carbs Nutrition
Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk 299 22.2g 22.1g 2.4g 299 cal
22.2g protein
22.1g fat
2.4g carbs
Cheese, camembert 300 19.8g 24.3g 0.5g 300 cal
19.8g protein
24.3g fat
0.5g carbs
Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim 298 23.7g 20.4g 4.4g 298 cal
23.7g protein
20.4g fat
4.4g carbs
Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, pasteurized 296 15.5g 25.6g 0.8g 296 cal
15.5g protein
25.6g fat
0.8g carbs
Cheese spread, cream cheese base 295 7.1g 28.6g 3.5g 295 cal
7.1g protein
28.6g fat
3.5g carbs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Cheese, fresh, queso fresco?

Cheese, fresh, queso fresco contains 299 calories per 100g serving.

Is Cheese, fresh, queso fresco high in protein?

Cheese, fresh, queso fresco contains 18.09g of protein per 100g, which is 36% of the daily value. It ranks #2551 out of 8068 foods for protein content.

What vitamins and minerals are in Cheese, fresh, queso fresco?

Cheese, fresh, queso fresco is a good source of Vitamin B12 (70% DV), Saturated Fat (64.7% DV), and Calcium (43.5% DV) per 100g.

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