Calories in 1/2 Cup of Queso Fresco Cheese
1/2 cup of queso fresco cheese (61 g) has 182 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 11 g of protein, 15 g of fat and 1.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 24% protein, 72% fat and 4% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of queso fresco cheese has 91 and 3/4 cup of queso fresco cheese has 274 calories. Burning 182 calories takes about 33 minutes of brisk walking or 15 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Queso Fresco Cheese: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of queso fresco cheese?
1/2 cup of queso fresco cheese weighs about 61 g and has 182 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of queso fresco cheese?
1/2 cup of queso fresco cheese has 11 g of protein, which is 22% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of queso fresco cheese?
1/2 cup of queso fresco cheese has 1.8 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much queso fresco cheese is 100 calories?
100 calories of queso fresco cheese is 33 g, about 1/4 cup of queso fresco cheese.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 172223. Original description: Cheese, fresh, queso fresco. Portion weights are USDA household measures.