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Cheese (fresh, queso fresco) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Decent protein density6.1 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 24% · 18.1 g
Carbs 4% · 3 g
Fat 72% · 23.8 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | 3 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Cheese (fresh, queso fresco) · per 100 g
Calories299
Total Fat 23.8 g31% DV
Saturated Fat 12.9 g65% DV
Cholesterol 69 mg23% DV
Sodium 751 mg33% DV
Total Carbs 3 g1% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 2.3 g
Protein 18.1 g36% DV
Vitamin D 2.7 µg · Calcium 566 mg · Iron 0.2 mg · Potassium 129 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 299 |
| 1 cup, crumbled | 122 g | 364.8 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese (fresh, queso fresco)?
Cheese (fresh, queso fresco) has 299 calories per 100 grams, which is about 364.8 calories per 1 cup, crumbled.
How much protein is in Cheese (fresh, queso fresco)?
Cheese (fresh, queso fresco) has 18.1 g of protein per 100 grams — 6.1 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese (fresh, queso fresco) keto-friendly?
Cheese (fresh, queso fresco) has 3 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Cheese (fresh, queso fresco) vegan?
Cheese (fresh, queso fresco) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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