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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Queso Fresco"
| Food Name: Queso Fresco | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 299 | Total Fat (g): 24 |
| Protein (g): 18 | Carbohydrates (g): 3 |
| Sugars (g): 2 | Net Carbs (g): 3 |
| Water (g): 51 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 13 | Trans Fat (g): 1 |
| Cholesterol (mg): 69 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 5966 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1106 | Omega-3 (mg): 133 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 1070 | ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 99 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 8 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 15 |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 3 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 806 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 224 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 3 | Vitamin D (IU): 110 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg): 3 | Vitamin K (mcg): 1 |
| Menaquinone-4 (mcg): 4 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 7 | Folate DFE (mcg): 7 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 566 | Magnesium (mg): 24 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 385 | Potassium (mg): 129 |
| Sodium (mg): 751 | Zinc (mg): 3 |
| Selenium (mcg): 19 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 13 | Betaine (mg): 3 |
| Retinol (mcg): 221 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 41 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 3 | PRAL Score: 12 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Lactose (g): 2 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Queso Fresco
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Queso Fresco'?
100 grams of 'Queso Fresco' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 18g (around 36% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 3g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 24g (around 31% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Queso Fresco'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Queso Fresco' provides around 299 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 15% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Queso Fresco' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Queso Fresco' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 18g protein, 3g carbs, and 24g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Queso Fresco' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Queso Fresco' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 566 mg (44% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 385 mg (31% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 19 mcg (35% DV),
Sodium (mg): 751 mg (33% DV).
'Queso Fresco' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 129 mg (3% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 24 mg (6% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Queso Fresco in significant amounts?
'Queso Fresco' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 806 IU (27% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 2 mcg (83% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 224 mcg (25% DV),
Vitamin D (mcg): 3 mcg (15% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 3 mcg (15% DV).
'Queso Fresco' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (IU): 110 IU (14% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 1 mcg (1% DV),
Menaquinone-4 (mcg): 4 mcg (3% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Queso Fresco' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Queso Fresco' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 13 g (65% of max recommended),
Trans Fat (g): 1 g (50% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 69 mg (23% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 751 mg (33% of max recommended).