Queso fresco Cheese Calories and Nutrition Facts
Queso fresco Cheese has 298 calories per 100 g, with 18.9 g protein, 3 g carbs and 23.4 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cheese, queso fresco, solid (FDC ID: 2647442).
A 100g serving of queso fresco cheese contains 298 calories, 18.9g protein, 3g total carbs (3g net carbs), and 23.4g fat.
Energy density
2.98 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
6.3 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
3 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
34 g
≈ 1.2 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 14g
- Sodium
- 626mg
Cheese, queso fresco, solid nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cheese, queso fresco, 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 (18.9 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 298 kcal | — |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Fat | 23.4 g | 30% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 14 g | 70% |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% |
*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.
Queso fresco 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 2.98 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 | 5.4 g | 0.9 g | 6.6 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 298 kcal | 18.9 g | 3 g | 23.4 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 338 kcal | 21.4 g | 3.4 g | 26.5 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 676 kcal | 42.9 g | 6.8 g | 53.1 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1352 kcal | 85.7 g | 13.6 g | 106.1 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2647442.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How queso fresco cheese compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, queso fresco cheese ranks 23rd lowest in calories and 15th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 23% 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, oaxaca, solid | 297 kcal | 22.1 g | 2.97 |
| 🧀 Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim | 298 kcal | 23.7 g | 2.98 |
| 🧀 Cheese, queso fresco, solid (this page) | 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 | 326 kcal | 24.5 g | 3.26 |
Portion planning with queso fresco cheese
- 100 calories comes to about 34 g (1.2 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 106 g, bringing 316 kcal with it — that is 6.3 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 4% carbs, 25% protein, 71% 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 — 18.9 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 3 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Queso fresco Cheese FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of queso fresco cheese?
One serving of 100 g provides 298 calories, 3 g total carbs, 18.9 g protein, and 23.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of queso fresco cheese?
Queso fresco Cheese contains 298 calories per 100 g, with 18.9 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate, and 23.4 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for queso fresco cheese?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cheese, queso fresco, solid" is FDC ID: 2647442. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of queso fresco cheese?
By calories, queso fresco cheese is approximately 4% carbohydrates, 25% protein, and 71% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of queso fresco cheese?
One ounce (28 g) of queso fresco cheese has 84 calories, with 5.4 g protein, 0.9 g carbs and 6.6 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 338 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1352 calories.
How much queso fresco cheese is 100 calories?
About 34 g of queso fresco cheese supplies 100 calories, because it carries 2.98 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much queso fresco cheese do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 106 g of queso fresco cheese, which also brings 316 calories with it. That works out to 6.3 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is queso fresco cheese high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Queso fresco Cheese sits 23% above the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 23rd 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.