Cheese (mexican, queso asadero) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, mexican, queso asadero contain 356 calories, 23 g of protein, 4.1 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. It is an excellent source of calcium (51% DV), protein (45% DV), vitamin B12 (42% DV) and phosphorus (35% DV). Most of its calories (68%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 607 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
- Calcium51%
- Protein45%
- Vitamin B1242%
- Phosphorus35%
- Zinc27%
- Selenium26%
% 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 | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 55 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 µg | 42% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% |
| Iron | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 443 mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.02 mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 14.5 µg | 26% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 14.8 g | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.04 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.85 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 44.2 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (mexican, queso asadero) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 | 218 | +63% |
| Protein | 22.6 g | 13.5 g | +67% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.13 g | 11.7 g | -65% |
| Total fat | 25 g | 13 g | +92% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.27 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 9.04 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 405 mg | +50% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 173437. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.