Queso Fresco
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Cacique
Queso Fresco contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 28 g (28 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from fat, with 31% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 333 kcal per 100 g across 11,652 products.
100 g provides 32% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 14.3 g | 72% |
| Cholesterol L | 71.4 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 714 mg | 31% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Calcium L | 418 mg | 32% |
| Potassium L | 100 mg | 2% |
% 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 31%
- Fat 69%
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
- Fat21.4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat14.3 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium714 mgabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 286 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 28 g (28 g): about 80 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, 1 serving, 28 g (28 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Queso Fresco?
Queso Fresco has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Queso Fresco?
Queso Fresco contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.3 g is saturated (72% 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 (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Queso Fresco?
100 g contains 714 mg of sodium, 31% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated July 26, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0074562142126. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 26, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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