Dry white Cheese Calories and Nutrition Facts
Dry white Cheese has 326 calories per 100 g, with 24.5 g protein, 2.1 g carbs and 24.3 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cheese, dry white, queso seco (FDC ID: 746765).
One standard serving of dry white cheese (1 cup, grated (97 g)) contains 317 calories, 23.8g protein, 2g total carbs (2g net carbs), and 23.6g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 326 calories.
Energy density
3.26 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
7.5 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
2.1 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
31 g
≈ 1.1 oz
- Sugars
- 0.4g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 13.3g
- Sodium
- 1,761mg
Dry white Cheese Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, grated (97 g) | 97.3 g | 317 kcal | 2 g | 2 g | 23.8 g | 23.6 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 326 kcal | 2.1 g | 2.1 g | 24.5 g | 24.3 g |
Cheese, dry white, queso seco nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cheese, dry white, queso seco per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 1 cup, grated (97 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (24.5 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup, grated (97 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 326 kcal | 317 kcal | — |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 23.8 g | 49% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 2 g | 1% |
| Fat | 24.3 g | 23.6 g | 31% |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | 0.4 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 13.7 g | 13.3 g | 69% |
| Sodium | 1810 mg | 1761 mg | 79% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Dry white Cheese calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 3.26 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 92 kcal | 6.9 g | 0.6 g | 6.9 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 326 kcal | 24.5 g | 2.1 g | 24.3 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 370 kcal | 27.8 g | 2.4 g | 27.6 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 739 kcal | 55.6 g | 4.8 g | 55.1 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1479 kcal | 111.1 g | 9.5 g | 110.2 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 746765.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How dry white cheese compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, dry white cheese ranks 25th lowest in calories and 7th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 34% above it. The lightest option in the category is milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin a and vitamin d (fat free or skim) at 34 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is egg, white, dried at 79.9 g per 100 g.
| Dairy & Eggs (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧀 Cheese, queso fresco, solid | 298 kcal | 18.9 g | 2.98 |
| 🧀 Cheese, pasteurized process cheese food or product, American, singles | 310 kcal | 15.6 g | 3.1 |
| 🧀 Cheese, dry white, queso seco (this page) | 326 kcal | 24.5 g | 3.26 |
| 🥚 Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 kcal | 16.2 g | 3.34 |
| 🧀 Cream cheese, full fat, block | 343 kcal | 5.8 g | 3.43 |
Portion planning with dry white cheese
- 100 calories comes to about 31 g (1.1 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 82 g, bringing 267 kcal with it — that is 7.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 3% carbs, 30% protein, 67% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 24.5 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Sugar free — 0.4 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 2.1 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Dry white Cheese FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 1 cup, grated (97 g) of dry white cheese?
One serving of 1 cup, grated (97 g) provides 317 calories, 2 g total carbs, 23.8 g protein, and 23.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of dry white cheese?
Dry white Cheese contains 326 calories per 100 g, with 24.5 g protein, 2.1 g carbohydrate, and 24.3 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for dry white cheese?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cheese, dry white, queso seco" is FDC ID: 746765. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of dry white cheese?
By calories, dry white cheese is approximately 3% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 67% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of dry white cheese?
One ounce (28 g) of dry white cheese has 92 calories, with 6.9 g protein, 0.6 g carbs and 6.9 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 370 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1479 calories.
How much dry white cheese is 100 calories?
About 31 g of dry white cheese supplies 100 calories, because it carries 3.26 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much dry white cheese do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 82 g of dry white cheese, which also brings 267 calories with it. That works out to 7.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is dry white cheese high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Dry white Cheese sits 34% above the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 25th lowest of 40 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.