Cheese (fresh, queso fresco) nutrition facts

100 grams of cheese, fresh, queso fresco contain 299 calories, 18 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (70% DV), calcium (44% DV), protein (36% DV) and selenium (35% DV). Most of its calories (72%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 751 mg per 100 g.

Nutrition Facts
Calories299
% Daily Value*
Total fat 23.8 g31%
Saturated fat 12.9 g65%
Trans fat 0.83 g
Cholesterol 69 mg23%
Sodium 751 mg33%
Total carbohydrate 2.98 g1%
Dietary fiber 0 g0%
Total sugars 2.32 g
Protein 18.1 g36%
Vitamin D 2.7 µg14%
Calcium 566 mg44%
Iron 0.2 mg1%
Potassium 129 mg3%

* 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

Protein 24%Carbs 4%Fat 72%
299calories
18.1 gprotein
2.98 gcarbs
23.8 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Vitamin B1270%
  • Calcium44%
  • Protein36%
  • Selenium35%
  • Phosphorus31%
  • Vitamin A25%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D2.7 µg14%
Vitamin A224 µg25%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin E0.37 mg2%
Vitamin K1 µg1%
Thiamin (B1)0.04 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2)0.17 mg13%
Niacin (B3)0.03 mg0%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.36 mg7%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4%
Folate7 µg2%
Vitamin B121.68 µg70%
Choline12.5 mg2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium566 mg44%
Iron0.2 mg1%
Potassium129 mg3%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Phosphorus385 mg31%
Zinc2.58 mg23%
Copper0.03 mg4%
Manganese0.01 mg1%
Selenium19.3 µg35%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat12.9 g65%
Trans fat0.83 g-
Monounsaturated fat5.97 g-
Polyunsaturated fat1.11 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water51.4 g-
Caffeine0 mg-
Alcohol0 g-

How it compares to other dairy and egg products

Per 100 gCheese (fresh, queso fresco)Category averageDifference
Calories299218+37%
Protein18.1 g13.5 g+34%
Total carbohydrate2.98 g11.7 g-75%
Total fat23.8 g13 g+83%
Dietary fiber0 g0.27 g-100%
Total sugars2.32 g9.04 g-74%
Sodium751 mg405 mg+85%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 172223. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.