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Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese, fresh, queso fresco

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 70% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (18.1g) and fat (23.8g) are substantial, making Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco packs 299 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 751mg per 100g (33% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories299KCAL
Protein18.1G
Fat23.8G
Carbs3G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

299kcal
  • Protein24%18.1 g
  • Fat72%23.8 g
  • Carbs4%3 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water51.4G
Energy299KCAL
Protein18.1G
Total lipid (fat)23.8G
Carbohydrate, by difference3.0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars2.3G
Cholesterol69.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.04MG
Riboflavin0.17MG
Niacin0.03MG
Vitamin B-60.08MG
Folate, total7.0UG
Vitamin B-121.7UG
Vitamin A, RAE224UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.37MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)2.7UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)1.0UG
Calcium, Ca566MG
Iron, Fe0.20MG
Magnesium, Mg24.0MG
Phosphorus, P385MG
Potassium, K129MG
Sodium, Na751MG
Zinc, Zn2.6MG
Copper, Cu0.03MG
Manganese, Mn0.01MG
Selenium, Se19.3UG
Energy1250kJ
Ash3.7G
Sucrose0G
Glucose0G
Fructose0G
Lactose2.3G
Maltose0G
Galactose0G
Pantothenic acid0.36MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food7.0UG
Folate, DFE7.0UG
Choline, total12.5MG
Betaine3.3MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol221UG
Carotene, beta41.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta2.0UG
Vitamin A, IU806IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin3.0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Tocopherol, beta0MG
Tocopherol, gamma0.04MG
Tocopherol, delta0MG
Tocotrienol, alpha0.03MG
Tocotrienol, beta0MG
Tocotrienol, gamma0.04MG
Tocotrienol, delta0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units110IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)2.7UG
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4)3.6UG
Fatty acids, total saturated12.9G
SFA 4:00.49G
SFA 6:00.39G
SFA 8:00.24G
SFA 10:00.57G
SFA 12:00.65G
SFA 14:02.1G
SFA 15:00.22G
SFA 16:05.6G
SFA 17:00.14G
SFA 18:02.4G
SFA 20:00.03G
SFA 22:00.01G
SFA 24:00.008G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated6.0G
MUFA 14:10.17G
MUFA 15:10.003G
MUFA 16:10.41G
MUFA 16:1 c0.34G
MUFA 17:10.04G
MUFA 18:15.3G
MUFA 18:1 c4.7G
MUFA 20:10.04G
MUFA 22:10.003G
MUFA 22:1 c0.003G
MUFA 24:1 c0.003G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.1G
PUFA 18:20.89G
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c0.59G
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0.14G
PUFA 18:30.11G
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.10G
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0.009G
PUFA 18:40.006G
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.006G
PUFA 20:30.03G
PUFA 20:3 n-30.002G
PUFA 20:3 n-60.03G
PUFA 20:40.04G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.008G
PUFA 22:40.008G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.01G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.003G
Fatty acids, total trans0.83G
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.67G
TFA 16:1 t0.07G
TFA 18:1 t0.60G
TFA 22:1 t0G
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0.16G
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0.16G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cup, crumbled (122g)36522.1g29.1g3.6g

Scaled from Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco is a excellent source of Calcium (44% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco is a excellent source of Protein (36% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco is a excellent source of Sodium (33% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco is a excellent source of Zinc (23% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco is a good source of Vitamin D (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin D

Dietary Considerations

  • At 751mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Fresh Queso Fresco fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 18.1g protein and only 3.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 3% (#248 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories299
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.8G31%
Cholesterol 69.0MG23%
Sodium 751MG33%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 2.3G
Protein 18.1G36%
Vitamin D 2.7UG14%
Calcium 566MG44%
Iron 0.20MG1%
Potassium 129MG3%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 172223.

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