Cheese (dry white, queso seco) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, dry white, queso seco contain 325 calories, 25 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (71% DV), calcium (51% DV), protein (49% DV) and selenium (41% DV). Most of its calories (67%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 1810 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B1271%
- Calcium51%
- Protein49%
- Selenium41%
- Phosphorus38%
- Zinc30%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 1.8 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 226 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.08 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.7 µg | 71% |
| Choline | 18.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 116 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 475 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 3.28 mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 22.4 µg | 41% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 13.7 g | 69% |
| Trans fat | 0.88 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.42 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.24 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 42.2 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (dry white, queso seco) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 325 | 218 | +49% |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 13.5 g | +81% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.04 g | 11.7 g | -83% |
| Total fat | 24.4 g | 13 g | +88% |
| Total sugars | 0.55 g | 9.04 g | -94% |
| Sodium | 1810 mg | 405 mg | +347% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 172222. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.