Queso fresco is a fresh, crumbly Mexican cheese with a mild, slightly salty, milky flavor. It is commonly crumbled over tacos, beans, salads, and other Mexican dishes.
Nutritionally, queso fresco is a source of protein and calcium. Per 100 g it provides about 298 kcal, 3.0 g of carbohydrates, 18.9 g of protein, and 23.4 g of fat. It also provides about 602 mg of calcium per 100 g.
Queso fresco is usually eaten in moderate portions as a topping. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Queso Fresco?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical ounce (28 g) provides roughly 83 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
298 kcal
3 g
18.9 g
23.4 g
1 oz
28 g
83.4 kcal
0.8 g
5.3 g
6.5 g
1/2 cup crumbled
60 g
178.8 kcal
1.8 g
11.3 g
14 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
