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Queso fresco
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Queso fresco

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Calories
299kcal
Protein
18.09g
Protein / 100 kcal
6.1g
Total fat
23.82g
Values per 100 g edible portion

Queso fresco is a dairy food. A 100 g edible portion provides 299 calories, 18.1 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrate and 23.8 g of fat. That works out to 6.1 g of protein per 100 calories. By its ingredients it is vegetarian and gluten-free. All figures are per 100 g and trace to USDA FoodData Central.

Calories from macros299 kcal
  • Protein18.09 g · 24.2%
  • Carbs2.98 g · 4%
  • Fat23.82 g · 71.8%

Where Queso fresco ranks

Nutrition

6.1 g protein / 100 kcal

Energy

  • Energy
    299 kcal

Macronutrients

  • Protein
    18.09 g
    36%
  • Carbohydrate
    2.98 g
    1%
  • Fiber
    0 g
    0%
  • Total sugars
    2.32 g
  • Total fat
    23.82 g
    31%
  • Saturated fat
    12.94 g
    65%

Minerals

  • Sodium
    751 mg
    33%
  • Potassium
    129 mg
    3%
  • Calcium
    566 mg
    44%
  • Iron
    0.2 mg
    1%
  • Magnesium
    24 mg
    6%

Vitamins

  • Vitamin C
    0 mg
    0%
  • Vitamin D
    —

% Daily Value based on FDA reference amounts for a general adult diet. Individual needs vary. Missing values are shown as “—”, never zero.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Queso fresco?
Queso fresco has 299 calories per 100 g edible portion.
How much protein is in Queso fresco?
Queso fresco has 18.1 g of protein per 100 g edible portion.
How many carbs are in Queso fresco?
Queso fresco has 3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g edible portion.
How much fat is in Queso fresco?
Queso fresco has 23.8 g of total fat per 100 g edible portion.
How much fiber is in Queso fresco?
Queso fresco has 0 g of fiber per 100 g edible portion.
How much sugar is in Queso fresco?
Queso fresco has 2.3 g of total sugars per 100 g edible portion.
Is Queso fresco high in protein?
Queso fresco provides 6.1 g of protein per 100 calories — a moderate protein-to-calorie ratio.
Is Queso fresco keto-friendly?
Queso fresco has 3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Ketogenic diets keep carbs very low, so this fits easily within most keto plans (per 100 g).
Is Queso fresco vegan?
No — Queso fresco is not vegan.
Is Queso fresco vegetarian?
Yes — Queso fresco is vegetarian.
Is Queso fresco gluten-free?
Yes — Queso fresco contains no gluten-bearing grains.
Is Queso fresco dairy-free?
No — Queso fresco contains dairy.
What is a serving size of Queso fresco?
A common serving of Queso fresco is 1 undetermined cup, crumbled (about 122 g). Use the serving selector on this page to see nutrition for any portion.

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