Nutrition facts · Eggs and dairy
Calories in Queso fresco
Queso fresco has 299 calories per 100 g, and 1 cup, crumbled (122 g) has 365 calories. Most of those calories come from fat (23.8 g per 100 g), with a solid amount of protein (18.1 g) and very few carbs (3 g).
Calories come from: Carbs 4% · Fat 72% · Protein 24%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 299 kcal | 18.1 g | 3 g | 23.8 g |
| 1 cup, crumbled | 122 g | 365 kcal | 22.1 g | 3.6 g | 29.1 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 299 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| of which sugars | 2.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 23.8 g |
| of which saturated | 12.9 g |
| Sodium | 751 mg |
What changes the calories
- Crumbled cheese packs loosely or tightly, so a cup can weigh noticeably more or less than 122 g depending on how it's filled.
- Brands vary in how much milk fat they use, so calories can differ somewhat from one package to another.
- Frying or grilling queso fresco in oil or butter adds the calories of the fat used.
- Moisture content varies, and a drier, firmer cheese is more concentrated in calories per gram than a moister one.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh queso fresco on a kitchen scale rather than estimating by the cup, since crumbles pack unevenly.
- When it's sprinkled over tacos, salads or beans, log it as its own item so a generous handful isn't missed.
- Snap a photo of your plate in BerryFit to log the dish, then adjust the cheese amount if you used more or less than it estimates.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a cup of crumbled queso fresco?
One cup, crumbled (122 g) has 365 calories, with 22.1 g protein, 3.6 g carbs and 29.1 g fat.
Is queso fresco high in protein?
It has 18.1 g of protein per 100 g, which is a good amount, though it has more fat than protein at 23.8 g per 100 g.
Is queso fresco low carb?
Yes, it has 3 g of carbs per 100 g, including 2.3 g of sugar, and no fiber.
How does queso fresco compare to feta or mozzarella?
Queso fresco has 299 calories per 100 g, the same as mozzarella and a bit more than feta at 265 calories per 100 g.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Cheese, fresh, queso fresco, FDC ID 172223); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
