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Queso fresco

Queso fresco provides 18.1 g of protein for 299 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz), or 6.1 g of protein for every 100 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Queso fresco

  • 299 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 18.1 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 2 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 60 g (2 oz) serving provides about 179 kcal, 10.9 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for queso fresco per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 60 g (2 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (60 g (2 oz))
Calories299 kcal179 kcal
Protein18.1 g10.9 g
Carbohydrates3 g1.8 g
of which sugars2.3 g1.4 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat23.8 g14.3 g
of which saturated12.9 g7.7 g
Water51.4 g30.8 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Moderate energy density; moderate protein per calorie.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in protein
It has at least 10 g of protein per 100 g and 6 g per 100 kcal. Protein is the most filling nutrient per calorie and helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss, which matters especially when a GLP-1 medication reduces your appetite.
Easy to digest
It is a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. This is an editorial judgment based on common patient guidance, not a measurement: everyone tolerates foods differently.
Nutritious in small servings
It provides protein, healthy fats, or other nutrients in a small volume. That is practical when you eat little and every bite needs to count.

Frequently asked questions about queso fresco

How much protein is in a 60 g (2 oz) serving of queso fresco?

100 g (3.5 oz) of queso fresco has 18.1 g of protein. A typical 60 g (2 oz) serving has about 10.9 g of protein. That is 6.1 g of protein per 100 kcal, which is why it carries our “High in protein” tag.

How many calories does a 60 g (2 oz) serving of queso fresco have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of queso fresco has 299 kcal. A typical 60 g (2 oz) serving has about 179 kcal. That is a moderate energy density.

Is queso fresco filling?

Not very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 2 out of 5. It is based on: moderate energy density; moderate protein per calorie. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

How does queso fresco sit with nausea from a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about queso fresco on a GLP-1 medication. “High in protein”: plenty of protein per calorie; protein helps preserve muscle mass when you eat less. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. “Nutritious in small servings”: a lot of nutrition in a small volume, which is practical when you eat little. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of queso fresco?

We use 60 g (2 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 179 kcal, 10.9 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Cheese, fresh, queso fresco (FDC ID 172223). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .