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Queso fresco fresh cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of queso fresco fresh cheese contains 299 calories, with 18.1 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrate and 23.8 g of fat. It provides 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 24% Carbs 4% Fat 72%
How queso fresco fresh cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso fresco fresh cheese | 299 kcal | 18.1 g | 3 g | 23.8 g |
| Camembert cheese | 297 kcal | 19.8 g | 0.5 g | 24.3 g |
| Queso blanco cheese | 310 kcal | 20.4 g | 2.5 g | 24.3 g |
| Mozzarella | 299 kcal | 22.2 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| American pasteurized process cheese product | 307 kcal | 16.1 g | 8.9 g | 23.1 g |
Nutrition facts for queso fresco fresh cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal |
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 23.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 12.9 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in queso fresco fresh cheese
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.7 µg | 70% |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 19.3 µg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 385 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 224 µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 µg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 13% |
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Calories in common queso fresco fresh cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of queso fresco fresh cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 299 kcal | 18 g | 3 g | 24 g |
| 1 cup, crumbled (122 g) | 365 kcal | 22 g | 4 g | 29 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in queso fresco fresh cheese?
Queso fresco fresh cheese has 299 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in queso fresco fresh cheese?
Queso fresco fresh cheese contains 18.1 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in queso fresco fresh cheese?
Queso fresco fresh cheese contains 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is queso fresco fresh cheese low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Queso fresco fresh cheese has 3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is queso fresco fresh cheese a good source of protein?
Queso fresco fresh cheese provides 18.1 g of protein per 100 g — about 24% of its calories come from protein.
Are these queso fresco fresh cheese calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172223 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
