Oaxaca Cheese Calories and Nutrition Facts
Oaxaca Cheese has 297 calories per 100 g, with 22.1 g protein, 2.4 g carbs and 22.1 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cheese, oaxaca, solid (FDC ID: 2647441).
A 100g serving of oaxaca cheese contains 297 calories, 22.1g protein, 2.4g total carbs (2.4g net carbs), and 22.1g fat.
Energy density
2.97 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
7.4 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
2.4 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
34 g
≈ 1.2 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 12.7g
- Sodium
- 734mg
Cheese, oaxaca, solid nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cheese, oaxaca, solid per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (22.1 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 297 kcal | — |
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% |
| Fat | 22.1 g | 28% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 12.7 g | 64% |
| Sodium | 734 mg | 32% |
*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.
Oaxaca 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 2.97 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) | 84 kcal | 6.3 g | 0.7 g | 6.3 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 297 kcal | 22.1 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 337 kcal | 25.1 g | 2.7 g | 25.1 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 674 kcal | 50.1 g | 5.4 g | 50.1 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1347 kcal | 100.2 g | 10.9 g | 100.2 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2647441.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How oaxaca cheese compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, oaxaca cheese ranks 21st lowest in calories and 13th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 22% 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, feta, whole milk, crumbled | 273 kcal | 19.7 g | 2.73 |
| 🥚 Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, pasteurized | 296 kcal | 15.6 g | 2.96 |
| 🧀 Cheese, oaxaca, solid (this page) | 297 kcal | 22.1 g | 2.97 |
| 🧀 Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim | 298 kcal | 23.7 g | 2.98 |
| 🧀 Cheese, queso fresco, solid | 298 kcal | 18.9 g | 2.98 |
Portion planning with oaxaca cheese
- 100 calories comes to about 34 g (1.2 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 90 g, bringing 267 kcal with it — that is 7.4 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 — 22.1 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 2.4 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Oaxaca Cheese FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of oaxaca cheese?
One serving of 100 g provides 297 calories, 2.4 g total carbs, 22.1 g protein, and 22.1 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of oaxaca cheese?
Oaxaca Cheese contains 297 calories per 100 g, with 22.1 g protein, 2.4 g carbohydrate, and 22.1 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for oaxaca cheese?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cheese, oaxaca, solid" is FDC ID: 2647441. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of oaxaca cheese?
By calories, oaxaca cheese is approximately 3% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 67% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of oaxaca cheese?
One ounce (28 g) of oaxaca cheese has 84 calories, with 6.3 g protein, 0.7 g carbs and 6.3 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 337 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1347 calories.
How much oaxaca cheese is 100 calories?
About 34 g of oaxaca cheese supplies 100 calories, because it carries 2.97 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much oaxaca cheese do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 90 g of oaxaca cheese, which also brings 267 calories with it. That works out to 7.4 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is oaxaca cheese high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Oaxaca Cheese sits 22% above the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 21st 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.