Queso Fresco — Calories and Macros
Fresh Mexican crumbly cheese. Mild, salty.
per 1 oz (28g)
4% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
5g
Carbs
1g
Fat
6g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
1g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
286
Protein
17.9g
Carbs
3.6g
Fat
21.4g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
3.6g
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Common questions
How many calories are in queso fresco?
1 oz (28g) of queso fresco has 80 calories, with 5g protein, 1g carbs, and 6g fat.
How much protein is in queso fresco?
Queso Fresco has 5g of protein per 1 oz (28g). That is about 6g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is queso fresco good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Queso Fresco is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.
Is queso fresco healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. Keep an eye on the fat. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, queso fresco is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.