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Cheese, fresh, queso fresco
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 13% | |
| Niacin | 0.0 MG | 0% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 7% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Folate, total | 7 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 12.5 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.7 UG | 70% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 224 UG | 25% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.4 MG | 2% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.7 UG | 14% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 566 MG | 44% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.2 MG | 1% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 MG | 6% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 385 MG | 31% | |
| Potassium, K | 129 MG | 3% | |
| Sodium, Na | 751 MG | 33% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.6 MG | 23% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 19.3 UG | 35% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of protein with 18.1g per 100g.
- Good source of Calcium, Ca (44% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (31% DV).
- Good source of Sodium, Na (33% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (23% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (35% DV).
About Cheese, fresh, queso fresco
Queso fresco is a fresh, soft Mexican cheese made from whole or partly skimmed milk, with a crumbly texture and a clean, lightly salty flavor. It doesn't melt well, which makes it ideal for crumbling cold over tacos, enchiladas, black beans, or grilled corn. Fat and protein are both substantial, with very few carbs to speak of. Widely used across Mexican and Central American cooking as a finishing cheese.
Dietary Information
Cheese, fresh, queso fresco is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Cheese, fresh, queso fresco include Vitamin B-12 (70% DV) , Calcium, Ca (44% DV) , Selenium, Se (35% DV) , Sodium, Na (33% DV) , and Phosphorus, P (31% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 299 calories per 100 grams, Cheese, fresh, queso fresco gets 24% of its calories from protein, 4% from carbohydrates, and 72% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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