Cheese, fresh, queso fresco Nutrition Facts
One 100 g serving of cheese, fresh, queso fresco has 299 calories, 3 g of carbs, and 0 g of fiber.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount | %DV* | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 29 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 15.7 g | 79% |
| Trans fat | 1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 84.2 mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 916.2 mg | 40% |
| Carbs | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | — |
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% |
Vitamins & Minerals
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 690.5 mg | 53% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 157.4 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29.3 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.1 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 273.3 mcg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg | 86% |
* % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories a day — FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9. Not shown for Trans Fat (no DV established) or Sugars (the DV covers added sugars only; this record's Sugars value is total sugars).
Calories by Macronutrient
Share of calories from each macronutrient — 4 kcal/g protein & carbs, 9 kcal/g fat (FDA's general Atwater factors).
Common questions
How many calories are in a cup, crumbled (122 g) of cheese, fresh, queso fresco?
A cup, crumbled (122 g) serving of cheese, fresh, queso fresco has 364.8 calories, per USDA FoodData Central.
Is cheese, fresh, queso fresco high in vitamin b12?
Yes — a 100 g serving of cheese, fresh, queso fresco has 1.7 mcg of vitamin b12, or 71% of the FDA Daily Value. The FDA considers 20% DV or more "high" and 5% DV or less "low."