Queso fresco

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Queso fresco

in Fresh cheeses Barcode 8420708018305
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Queso fresco provides 163 kcal per 100 g, with 3.5 g of sugars and 12.2 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C. It is listed in the Fresh cheeses category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
10.8 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
7.7 g · High
Sugars
3.5 g · Low
Salt
0.8 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 163 kcal 184 −11%
Total fat 10.8 g 13.8 −22%
Saturated fat 7.7 g 9 −14%
Carbohydrates 4.2 g 4.4
Total sugars 3.5 g 3.6
Protein 12.2 g 10.7 +14%
Salt 0.8 g 0.8 +5%

Category average across 572 Fresh cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other fresh cheeses

Calories lower 39%
Sugars higher 41%
Salt higher 38%
Saturated fat lower 39%
Protein top 29%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Labels & certifications
No preservativesNo colorings
Sold in
Spain
Barcode
8420708018305

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Queso fresco?

Queso fresco contains 163 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Queso fresco?

Queso fresco has 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Queso fresco healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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