Queso, cheddar, grasa reducida: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Queso, cheddar, grasa reducida contains 316 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 rebanada (21 g) provides about 66 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in productos lácteos y huevos on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 65% of the Daily Value for selenio, 59% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B12 and 59% of the Daily Value for calcio.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 316 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 20,4 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat C | 12,6 g | 63% |
| Trans fat C | 0,73 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 76 mg | 25% |
| Sodium M | 628 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2,7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber I | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0,26 g | |
| Protein M | 27,4 g | 55% |
| Vitamina A C | 145 µg | 16% |
| Vitamina C I | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamina D I | 0,3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamina E M | 0,48 mg | 3% |
| Vitamina K I | 1,5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0,021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0,4 mg | 31% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0,15 mg | 0,9% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) M | 0,39 mg | 8% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,084 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamina B12 M | 1,4 µg | 59% |
| Choline I | 15,4 mg | 3% |
| Calcio M | 761 mg | 59% |
| Iron M | 0,12 mg | 0,7% |
| Magnesio M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Fósforo M | 520 mg | 42% |
| Potasio M | 63 mg | 1% |
| Zinc M | 4,4 mg | 40% |
| Copper M | 0,043 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0,031 mg | 1% |
| Selenio M | 35,8 µg | 65% |
% 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 36%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 60%
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
- Protein27,4 gin the top quarter of productos lácteos y huevos (median 9 g)
- Sugars0,26 gin the lowest quarter of productos lácteos y huevos (median 4,7 g)
- Fat20,4 gabove the median for productos lácteos y huevos (median 8,3 g)
- Saturated fat12,6 gabove the median for productos lácteos y huevos (median 3,3 g)
- Sodium628 mgabove the median for productos lácteos y huevos (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44,3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 5,3 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,89 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructosa M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0,18 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0,07 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0,006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0,061 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0,74 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0,44 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0,36 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0,23 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0,56 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0,64 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 2,1 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5,8 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2,2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0,031 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4,7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,064 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0,035 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0,009 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0,2 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,33 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0,04 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0,002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0,01 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0,23 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0,13 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0,007 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0,068 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0,51 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t no se define ulteriormente M | 0,15 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLA M | 0,099 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0,007 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0,003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0,26 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4,2 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0,5 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0,002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0,038 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0,025 g |
| Ácidos grasos, trans-monoenoico total C | 0,58 g |
| Ácidos grasos, trans-polienoico total C | 0,15 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0,025 g |
| PUFA 18.3i M | 0,003 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0,006 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Betacaroteno M | 28 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina M | 4 µg |
| Retinol I | 142 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa M | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales C | 13 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0,08 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alfa M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Agua M | 44,3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3,9 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1.323 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI C | 522 IU |
| Ácido fólico I | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida I | 20 µg |
| Vitamina E, añadido I | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido I | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 316 kcal |
| Protein | 27,4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2,7 g |
| Fat | 20,4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0,26 g |
| Sodium | 628 mg |
Other forms of Queso
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso, cabaña, bajo grasa, 1 % de leche, lactosa reducida | 74 | 12,4 g | 3,2 g | 1 g |
| Queso, parmesan, bajo sodio | 451 | 41,6 g | 3,7 g | 30 g |
| Queso, cabaña, bajo grasa, 1 % de leche, con verduras | 67 | 10,9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Queso, mozzarella, bajo sodio | 280 | 27,5 g | 3,1 g | 17,1 g |
| Queso, monterey, grasa baja | 313 | 28,2 g | 0,7 g | 21,6 g |
| Queso, cabaña, bajo grasa, 1 % de leche, no sodio añadido | 72 | 12,4 g | 2,7 g | 1 g |
| Queso, proceso pasteurizado, cheddar o americano, bajo sodio | 376 | 22,2 g | 1,6 g | 31,2 g |
| Queso, swiss, bajo sodio | 374 | 28,4 g | 3,4 g | 27,4 g |
| Queso, swiss, grasa baja | 179 | 28,4 g | 3,4 g | 5,1 g |
| Queso, muenster, grasa baja | 271 | 24,7 g | 3,5 g | 17,6 g |
| Queso, mozzarella, sin grasa | 141 | 31,7 g | 3,5 g | 0 g |
| Queso, cabaña, con verduras | 95 | 10,9 g | 3 g | 4,2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso Asadero | 297 | 22,1 g | 2,4 g | 22,1 g |
| Comida de queso, proceso pasteurizado, swiss | 323 | 21,9 g | 4,5 g | 24,1 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23,8 g | 2,7 g | 27,2 g |
| Comida de queso, paquete frío, American | 331 | 19,7 g | 8,3 g | 24,5 g |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18,9 g | 3 g | 23,4 g |
| Queso blanco puertorriqueño | 298 | 18,9 g | 3 g | 23,4 g |
| Queso de imitación, americana o cheddar, colesterol bajo | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Queso de imitación | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in queso?
100 g of queso has 316 kcal. 1 rebanada (21 g): about 66 kcal.
Is queso high in protein?
Queso contains 27,4 g of protein per 100 g (55% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5,7 g in 1 rebanada (21 g). About 36% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other productos lácteos y huevos, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in queso?
Queso has 2,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0,26 g of sugars.
How much fat is in queso?
Queso contains 20,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 12,6 g is saturated (63% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does queso contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenio (65% DV), Vitamina B12 (59% DV), calcio (59% DV), fósforo (42% DV) and zinc (40% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in queso?
100 g contains 628 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171292. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.