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Queso fresco
Queso fresco by La Pasiega de Peña Pelada provides 139 kcal per 100 g, with 3.8 g of sugars and 10.6 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Fresh cheeses category and comes in a 500 g pack. Contains: milk.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 139 kcal | 184 −25% |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 13.8 −36% |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g | 9 −54% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g | 4.4 −6% |
| Total sugars | 3.8 g | 3.6 |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 10.6 g | 10.7 |
| Salt | 0.9 g | 0.8 +13% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 572 Fresh cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other fresh cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
_Leche_ de vaca, sal, cuajo, estabilizante (cloruro cálcico), conservador (E202)
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500 g
- Sold in
- Spain
- Barcode
- 8424457000031
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Queso fresco?
Queso fresco contains 139 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Queso fresco?
Queso fresco has 3.8 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); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Queso fresco vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Queso fresco contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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