Calories in Queso, queso fresco, sólido
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Queso, queso fresco, sólido contains 297 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of cantidad de referencia, racc (30 g) provides about 89 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 25% 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 53% of the Daily Value for iodine, 46% of the Daily Value for calcio and 31% of the Daily Value for fósforo.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 297 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 23,4 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat M | 14 g | 70% |
| Cholesterol M | 76,1 mg | 25% |
| Sodium M | 627 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 18,9 g | 38% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcio M | 602 mg | 46% |
| Iron M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesio M | 27,6 mg | 7% |
| Fósforo M | 390 mg | 31% |
| Potasio M | 126 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 2,9 mg | 26% |
| Copper M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iodine M | 79,9 µg | 53% |
% 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 gabove the median for productos lácteos y huevos (median 9 g)
- Fat23,4 gabove the median for productos lácteos y huevos (median 8,3 g)
- Saturated fat14 gabove the median for productos lácteos y huevos (median 3,3 g)
- Sodium627 mgabove the median for productos lácteos y huevos (median 129 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 (1)
| Grasa monoinsaturada M | 5 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0,6 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 M | 0,75 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 2,3 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 6,6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2,1 g |
Carotenoids (4)
| Retinol M | 152 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales C | 0 IU |
| Vitamina D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
Other components (3)
| Agua M | 51,4 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3 g |
| Ash M | 3,4 g |
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 Fresco | 298 | 18,9 g | 3 g | 23,4 g |
| Queso blanco puertorriqueño | 298 | 18,9 g | 3 g | 23,4 g |
| Comida de queso, paquete frío, American | 331 | 19,7 g | 8,3 g | 24,5 g |
| 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 |
| Egg, Benedict | 288 | 13,8 g | 8,5 g | 22,1 g |
| Huevos, Grado A, Grande, yema de huevo | 334 | 16,2 g | 1 g | 28,8 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23,8 g | 2,7 g | 27,2 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 297 kcal. Cantidad de referencia, racc (30 g): about 89 kcal.
Is queso high in protein?
Queso contains 18,9 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5,7 g in cantidad de referencia, racc (30 g). About 25% 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 3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in queso?
Queso 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 contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (53% DV), calcio (46% DV), fósforo (31% DV) and zinc (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in queso?
100 g contains 627 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated 26 de octubre de 2023. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2647442. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 26 de octubre de 2023. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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