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Queso Fresco — per 100gA
Cheeses · #8 of 25

Queso Fresco

per 100g · Fresh

47/100A tier
Calories299
Protein18.1g
Fiber0g
Sodium751mg
Sugar2.3g

Graded A — 47 out of 100, #8 of 25 cheeses. Micronutrients carries the score (76/100); protein drags it down (24/100).

The short version: Crumbly, mild, and allergic to melting.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories299
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.8g31%
Saturated Fat 12.9g64%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 751mg33%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 2.3g
Protein 18.1g36%
Vitamin B12 1.7mcg70%
Calcium 566mg44%
Vitamin A 224mcg RAE25%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 47

Micronutrients ×1076
Clean label ×1562
Calcium ×2549
Low saturated fat ×2546
Protein ×2524

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#8 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Queso Fresco healthy?

It grades A — 47 out of 100, #8 of 25 cheeses in our system. Crumbly, mild, and allergic to melting.

How many calories are in Queso Fresco?

299 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Queso Fresco calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.