Cheese (white, queso blanco) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, white, queso blanco contain 310 calories, 20 g of protein, 2.5 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (73% DV), calcium (53% DV), protein (41% DV) and phosphorus (37% DV). Most of its calories (70%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 704 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 B1273%
- Calcium53%
- Protein41%
- Phosphorus37%
- Zinc28%
- Selenium25%
% 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 | 0.7 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 157 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.75 µg | 73% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 690 mg | 53% |
| Iron | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 467 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 3.06 mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 13.8 µg | 25% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 13.7 g | 69% |
| Trans fat | 0.89 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.46 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.15 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 48.7 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (white, queso blanco) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | 218 | +42% |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 13.5 g | +51% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.53 g | 11.7 g | -78% |
| Total fat | 24.3 g | 13 g | +87% |
| Total sugars | 1.76 g | 9.04 g | -81% |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 405 mg | +74% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 172224. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.