Calories in Queso Fresco
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Queso Fresco contains 298 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice (21 g) provides about 63 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cheese on FoodFactly, where the median is 340 kcal per 100 g across 35 foods.
100 g provides 70% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 46% of the Daily Value for calcium and 35% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 298 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 23.4 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat C | 14 g | 70% |
| Cholesterol C | 76 mg | 25% |
| Sodium C | 626 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 2.3 g | |
| Protein C | 18.9 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A C | 152 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.042 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.027 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.076 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.7 µg | 70% |
| Choline C | 12.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 602 mg | 46% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 390 mg | 31% |
| Potassium C | 126 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium C | 19.3 µg | 35% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 71%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18.9 gbelow the median for cheese (median 22.1 g)
- Sugars2.3 gabove the median for cheese (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium626 mgbelow the median for cheese (median 819 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.49 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.39 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.24 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.57 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.75 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.015 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 152 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 51.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rican white cheese | 298 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| Cheese, white, queso blanco | 310 | 20.4 g | 2.5 g | 24.3 g |
| Cheese, queso fresco, solid | 297 | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| Cheese, camembert | 300 | 19.8 g | 0.46 g | 24.3 g |
| Mozzarella, whole milk | 299 | 22.2 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, whole milk, low moisture | 318 | 21.6 g | 2.5 g | 24.6 g |
| Cheese, goat, soft type | 264 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 21.1 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss | 323 | 21.9 g | 4.5 g | 24.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in queso Fresco?
100 g of queso Fresco has 298 kcal. 1 slice (21 g): about 63 kcal. 1 cracker-size slice (9 g): about 27 kcal. 1 cubic inch (18 g): about 54 kcal.
Is queso Fresco high in protein?
Queso Fresco contains 18.9 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in 1 slice (21 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cheese, that is below the median (median 22.1 g).
How many carbs are in queso Fresco?
Queso Fresco has 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in queso Fresco?
Queso Fresco contains 23.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14 g is saturated (70% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does queso Fresco contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (70% DV), calcium (46% DV), selenium (35% DV), phosphorus (31% DV) and zinc (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in queso Fresco?
100 g contains 626 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705745. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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