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How Many Calories in Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 85 kcal | 5.1g |
| 100g | 299 kcal | 18.1g |
| 1 cup, crumbled | 365 kcal | 22.1g |
A cheese, fresh, queso fresco contains 299 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, crumbled (122g) provides about 365 calories. Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (122g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | 365 kcal |
| Protein | 18.1g | 22.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.0g | 3.7g |
| of which Sugars | 2.3g | 2.8g |
| Fat | 23.8g | 29.0g |
| of which Saturates | 12.9g | 15.7g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 751.0mg | 916mg |
| Potassium | 129.0mg | 157mg |
| Calcium | 566.0mg | 691mg |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 224.0µg | 273µg |
| Selenium | 19.3µg | 24µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (36% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (31% DV) — an excellent source
- High in calcium (44% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin A (25% DV) — an excellent source
- High in selenium (35% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in saturated fat (64% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (33% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 15% DV
- Protein: 36% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 31% DV
- Saturated fat: 64% DV
- Sodium: 33% DV
- Potassium: 3% DV
- Calcium: 44% DV
- Iron: 1% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 25% DV
- Selenium: 35% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
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Does cheese, fresh, queso fresco fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 18.1g of protein per 100g, cheese, fresh, queso fresco clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Low-carb / keto
Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco contains 3.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in cheese, fresh, queso fresco per 100g?
Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco contains 299 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is cheese, fresh, queso fresco high in calories?
A 1 cup, crumbled of cheese, fresh, queso fresco (122g) has around 365 calories — roughly 18% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is cheese, fresh, queso fresco good for weight loss?
Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco is fairly calorie-dense at 299 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup, crumbled provides about 365 calories.
How much protein is in cheese, fresh, queso fresco?
Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco contains 18.1g of protein per 100g.
Is cheese, fresh, queso fresco a good source of fibre?
Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does cheese, fresh, queso fresco compare to cheese, camembert?
Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco has 299 calories per 100g, close to cheese, camembert at 300 — 1 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is cheese, fresh, queso fresco keto-friendly?
Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco contains 3.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of cheese, fresh, queso fresco for 20g of protein?
With 18.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 110g of cheese, fresh, queso fresco to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to cheese, fresh, queso fresco by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, Fresh, Queso Fresco (this page) | 299 kcal | 18.1g | 3.0g | 23.8g |
| Cheese, Camembert | 300 kcal | 19.8g | 0.5g | 24.3g |
| Mozzarella | 300 kcal | 22.2g | 2.2g | 22.4g |
| Egg, Yolk, Raw, Frozen | 296 kcal | 15.5g | 0.8g | 25.6g |
| Cheese, Mozzarella, Low Moisture, Part-skim | 295 kcal | 23.8g | 5.6g | 19.8g |
| Kraft Velveeta Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread | 303 kcal | 16.3g | 9.8g | 22.0g |
| Ice Cream Bar, Covered with Chocolate and Nuts | 303 kcal | 5.6g | 11.9g | 25.8g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.