Queso fresco

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Hacendado

Queso fresco contains 283 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 184 kcal per 100 g across 388 products.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Queso fresco by Hacendado, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
283kcal per 100 g
19.1 gprotein
1.6 gcarbohydrates
22.2 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 283 kcal
Total fat L 22.2 g 28%
Saturated fat L 15 g 75%
Sodium L 272 mg 12%
Total carbohydrates L 1.6 g 0.6%
Dietary fiber not reported
Total sugars L 1.6 g
Protein L 19.1 g 38%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 27%Carbohydrates: 2%Fat: 71%283kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 27%
  • Carbohydrates 2%
  • Fat 71%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Nutritional insights

  • Protein19.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
  • Sugars1.6 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3 g)
  • Fat22.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 14 g)
  • Saturated fat15 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 9.5 g)
  • Sodium272 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 320 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Hacendado
Barcode
8480000512109
Quantity
250 g
Category
Fresh cheeses
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Ingredients not reported.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 8480000512109. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Queso fresco?

100 g of Queso fresco has 283 kcal.

Is Queso fresco high in protein?

Queso fresco contains 19.1 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 10.2 g).

How many carbs are in Queso fresco?

Queso fresco has 1.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Queso fresco?

Queso fresco contains 22.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15 g is saturated (75% of the Daily Value).

How much sodium is in Queso fresco?

100 g contains 272 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.