Queso Fresco

Queso Fresco

Everyday

Queso Fresco is a fresh, unaged cheese, traditionally made from cow's milk, though goat's milk versions also exist. This cheese is known for its mild, slightly salty flavor and crumbly, moist texture that does not melt well when heated. It is commonly used in Mexican and Latin American cuisine as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, and salads, providing a source of protein with a relatively lower fat content compared to aged cheeses.

Macro Impact

A 1 oz serving contains 84 calories, 5g protein, 1g carbs, and 7g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 oz (28 g)
Amount per serving
Calories84
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g
8%
Saturated Fat4g
19%
Trans Fat0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat2g
Cholesterol20mg
7%
Sodium193mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate0.8g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0.6g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein5g
Vitamin D0.4mcg
2%
Calcium164mg
13%
Iron0.0mg
0%
Potassium36mg
1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
1 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
7 / 78 g
8%
Monounsaturated
2 / 31 g
5%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
4 / 23 g
16%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
20 / 300 g
7%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
1%
Omega 9
1 g
Protein
Protein
5 / 80 g
6%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
1%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
4%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
2%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
2%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
1 / 2 mcg
20%
Folate
2 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
63 / 800 mcg
8%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
3%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
1%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
164 / 1k mg
16%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
1%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
0%
Magnesium
7 / 370 mg
2%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
109 / 700 mg
16%
Potassium
36 / 3k mg
1%
Selenium
5 / 55 mcg
10%
Sodium
193 / 2.3k mg
8%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
8%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
22 / 150 mcg
15%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
14 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
4 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Cheese, queso fresco, solid. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 2647442.
  2. 2.Cheese, fresh, queso fresco. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172223.

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