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Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

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Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 51% of the daily recommended Calcium, making Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (22.6g) and fat (25g) are substantial, making Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero packs 356 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 607mg per 100g (26% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero delivers meaningful amounts of 10 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 105mg of cholesterol per 100g (35% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories356KCAL
Protein22.6G
Fat25G
Carbs4.1G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

332kcal
  • Protein27%22.6 g
  • Fat68%25 g
  • Carbs5%4.1 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water44.2G
Energy356KCAL
Protein22.6G
Total lipid (fat)25.0G
Carbohydrate, by difference4.1G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol105MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.02MG
Riboflavin0.22MG
Niacin0.18MG
Vitamin B-60.05MG
Folate, total8.0UG
Vitamin B-121.0UG
Vitamin A, RAE55.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.24MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.50UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.4UG
Calcium, Ca661MG
Iron, Fe0.51MG
Magnesium, Mg26.0MG
Phosphorus, P443MG
Potassium, K86.0MG
Sodium, Na607MG
Zinc, Zn3.0MG
Copper, Cu0.03MG
Manganese, Mn0.04MG
Selenium, Se14.5UG
Energy1490kJ
Ash4.1G
Pantothenic acid0.23MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food8.0UG
Folate, DFE8.0UG
Choline, total15.4MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol55.0UG
Carotene, beta4.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU190IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units21.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.50UG
Fatty acids, total saturated14.8G
SFA 4:00.85G
SFA 6:00.45G
SFA 8:00.24G
SFA 10:00.53G
SFA 12:00.48G
SFA 14:03.0G
SFA 16:08.8G
SFA 18:03.6G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated8.0G
MUFA 16:10.90G
MUFA 18:17.1G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.85G
PUFA 18:20.52G
PUFA 18:30.33G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Tryptophan0.27G
Threonine0.74G
Isoleucine1.2G
Leucine2.1G
Lysine1.5G
Methionine0.59G
Cystine0.10G
Phenylalanine1.2G
Tyrosine1.1G
Valine1.4G
Arginine0.76G
Histidine0.69G
Alanine0.50G
Aspartic acid1.5G
Glutamic acid5.1G
Glycine0.25G
Proline2.4G
Serine1.2G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cubic inch (18g)644.1g4.5g0.7g
slice (1 oz) (28g)1006.3g7g1.2g
oz (28.35g)1016.4g7.1g1.2g
cup, shredded (113g)40225.5g28.3g4.7g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero is a excellent source of Calcium (51% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero is a excellent source of Protein (45% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero is a excellent source of Zinc (27% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero is a excellent source of Sodium (26% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium

Dietary Considerations

  • At 607mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Mexican Queso Asadero fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 22.6g protein and only 4.1g 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 10% (#826 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 13% (#1,074 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories356
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.0G32%
Cholesterol 105MG35%
Sodium 607MG26%
Total Carbohydrate 4.1G2%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 22.6G45%
Vitamin D 0.50UG3%
Calcium 661MG51%
Iron 0.51MG3%
Potassium 86.0MG2%

* 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: 173437.

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