Queso Fresco
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs 365
Queso Fresco contains 321 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g (28 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (333 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 54% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 16.1 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89.3 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 482 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 7.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 3.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 696 mg | 54% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- 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
- Sugars3.6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
- Fat16.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium482 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
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: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 321 kcal |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g | n/a |
| Fat | 21.4 g | 16.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | n/a |
| Sugars | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 482 mg |
Product details
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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 321 kcal. Serving, 28 g (28 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Queso Fresco high in protein?
Queso Fresco contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 28 g (28 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Queso Fresco?
Queso Fresco has 7.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Queso Fresco?
Queso Fresco contains 16.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% 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 calcium (54% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Queso Fresco?
100 g contains 482 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 21, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 2755741. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 23, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0099482491512. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 21, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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