Dairy and Egg Products
Cheese, fresh, queso fresco
Per 100 g of the edible portion · FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018 · Foundation Foods 2026-04
299kcal per 100 g
18.1 gProtein
23.8 gFat
3 gCarbohydrate
Energy and macronutrients
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 299 kcal1,250 kJ | 15% |
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% |
| Fat | 23.8 g | 31% |
| of which saturated | 12.9 g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| of which sugars | 2.3 g | — |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 751 mg | 33% |
| Water | 51.4 g | — |
Minerals
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 129 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 385 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 19 µg | 35% |
Vitamins
Per 100 g of the edible portion
| Nutrient | 100 g | Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 224 µg | 25% |
| Beta-carotene | 41 µg | — |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.7 µg | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
In its food group
Position among 340 foods in “Dairy and Egg Products”
Energy299 kcal · median 177 kcal
Protein18.1 g · median 9.1 g
Fiber0 g · median 0 g
Sugars2.3 g · median 4.7 g
Saturated fat12.9 g · median 3.3 g
Salt1.9 g · median 0.31 g
69% of the foods in the group contain less protein. The thin line marks the group median.
Richest in
Nutrients where 100 g covers the largest share of the daily reference
- Vitamin B121.7 µg · 70%
- Calcium566 mg · 44%
- Protein18.1 g · 36%
- Selenium19 µg · 35%
- Phosphorus385 mg · 31%
Other foods in the group
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- Cheese, queso fresco, solid297 kcal
- Egg, yolk, raw, frozen, pasteurized296 kcal
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- Cheese spread, cream cheese base295 kcal
- Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim295 kcal
- Ice cream bar, covered with chocolate and nuts303 kcal
- Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, shredded304 kcal
- Cream, fluid, light whipping292 kcal
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy (April 2018) and Foundation Foods (April 2026) · public domain (CC0 1.0).
Values as published in the national table, per 100 g of the edible portion. “0” also covers traces below the detection limit. Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9 (FDA).