Calories in Queso, gjetost
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Queso, gjetost contains 466 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28,4 g) provides about 132 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (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 106% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 101% of the Daily Value for Vitamina B12 and 67% of the Daily Value for Ácido pantoténico (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 466 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 29,5 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat ? | 19,2 g | 96% |
| Cholesterol ? | 94 mg | 31% |
| Sodium ? | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 42,7 g | 16% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 9,7 g | 19% |
| Vitamina A ? | 334 µg | 37% |
| Vitamina C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0,32 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 1,4 mg | 106% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0,81 mg | 5% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) ? | 3,4 mg | 67% |
| Vitamina B6 ? | 0,27 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamina B12 ? | 2,4 µg | 101% |
| Calcio ? | 400 mg | 31% |
| Iron ? | 0,52 mg | 3% |
| Magnesio ? | 70 mg | 17% |
| Fósforo ? | 444 mg | 36% |
| Potasio ? | 1.409 mg | 30% |
| Zinc ? | 1,1 mg | 10% |
| Copper ? | 0,08 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0,04 mg | 2% |
| Selenio C | 14,5 µg | 26% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 56%
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
- Protein9,7 gabove the median for productos lácteos y huevos (median 9 g)
- Fat29,5 gin the top quarter of productos lácteos y huevos (median 8,3 g)
- Saturated fat19,2 gin the top quarter of productos lácteos y huevos (median 3,3 g)
- Sodium600 mgabove the median for productos lácteos y huevos (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water13,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada ? | 7,9 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada ? | 0,94 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0,14 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0,39 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0,52 g |
| Leucine ? | 0,99 g |
| Lysine ? | 0,81 g |
| Metionina ? | 0,32 g |
| Cistino ? | 0,057 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0,54 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0,54 g |
| Valine ? | 0,77 g |
| Arginine ? | 0,33 g |
| Histidina ? | 0,29 g |
| Alanine ? | 0,33 g |
| Ácido aspartico ? | 0,71 g |
| Ácido glutamico ? | 2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0,19 g |
| Proline ? | 1,2 g |
| Serine ? | 0,47 g |
Individual fatty acids (13)
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0,51 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0,96 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0,57 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0,33 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0,58 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0,83 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 3,3 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 8,7 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3,5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0,43 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0,53 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 334 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Agua ? | 13,4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 4,8 g |
| Energy ? | 1.948 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI ? | 1.113 IU |
| Ácido fólico Z | 0 µg |
| Folato, comida ? | 5 µg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustitutivo de la crema, en polvo Dried or dry | 529 | 2,5 g | 59,3 g | 32,9 g |
| Cafetera, polvo Dried or dry | 529 | 2,5 g | 59,3 g | 32,9 g |
| Cafetera, polvo, azúcar libre, saboreado Dried or dry | 529 | 2,5 g | 59,3 g | 32,9 g |
| Pegatinas Mozzarella, de pan, horneado, o frito Cooked | 325 | 14,8 g | 25,1 g | 18,3 g |
| Queso crema, grasa completa, bloque | 337 | 5,8 g | 4,6 g | 33,5 g |
| Comida de queso, proceso pasteurizado, American, fortificado de vitamina D | 330 | 16,9 g | 8,6 g | 25,6 g |
| Comida de queso, proceso pasteurizado, American, sin vitamina D agregada | 330 | 16,9 g | 8,6 g | 25,6 g |
| Egg, Benedict | 288 | 13,8 g | 8,5 g | 22,1 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 466 kcal. 1 oz (28,4 g): about 132 kcal. 1 paquete, 8 oz (227 g): about 1.058 kcal.
How much protein is in queso?
Queso contains 9,7 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2,7 g in 1 oz (28,4 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other productos lácteos y huevos, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in queso?
Queso has 42,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in queso?
Queso contains 29,5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 19,2 g is saturated (96% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does queso contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (106% DV), Vitamina B12 (101% DV), Ácido pantoténico (B5) (67% DV), Vitamina A (37% DV) and fósforo (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in queso?
100 g contains 600 mg of sodium, 26% 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 171240. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.