Queso Fresco Cheese Calories & Carbs
Keto-friendlyLast updated September 8, 2026 · Compiled by the CarbMeNot Team
Values per 1 oz (28g), 28g; per 100 g: 3.6g net carbs, 286 cal. Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols — do the math for any label with the free net carbs calculator.
How many carbs are in queso fresco cheese?
Queso Fresco Cheese — 1 oz (28g), 28g — has 1g net carbs: 1g total carbs minus 0g fiber, plus 5g protein, 6g fat, and 80 calories. Per 100g that is 3.6g net carbs (3.6g total carbs, 0g fiber) and 286 calories. That makes queso fresco cheese relatively low in net carbs and lower than the typical dairy food, which averages about 24.2g net carbs per 100g. With this carb count, queso fresco cheese fits a keto or low-carb diet (usually 20–50g net carbs per day) in normal portions. Values are per 100 g, sourced from Manufacturer-reported values; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.
Is queso fresco cheese keto-friendly?
Yes — queso fresco cheese is keto-friendly. 1 oz (28g), 28g is 1g net carbs (1g total carbs − 0g fiber); per 100g that is 3.6g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), that leaves plenty of room for other dairy foods and meals.
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Carbs by serving size
| Serving | Net carbs | Total carbs | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 1g | 1g | 5g | 80 |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 3.6g | 3.6g | 17.9g | 286 |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 1g | 1g | 5g | 80 |
How many calories are in queso fresco cheese?
Queso Fresco Cheese — 1 oz (28g), 28g — has 80 calories, with 5g protein, 6g fat, and 1g net carbs. Per 100g: 286 calories and 3.6g net carbs.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount (per 100 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 286 |
| Total carbs | 3.6g |
| Net carbs | 3.6g |
| Fiber | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g |
| Sugar alcohols | 0g |
| Protein | 17.9g |
| Fat | 21.4g |
| Sodium | 1000mg |
| Potassium | 125mg |
Source: Manufacturer-reported values (dairy). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in queso fresco cheese?
- Queso Fresco Cheese (1 oz (28g), 28g) has 1g of total carbs and 1g of net carbs. Per 100 grams: 3.6g total, 3.6g net.
- How many net carbs are in queso fresco cheese?
- Queso Fresco Cheese has 1g of net carbs per 1 oz (28g), 28g — 1g total carbs minus 0g fiber.
- Is queso fresco cheese keto-friendly?
- Yes — queso fresco cheese is keto-friendly. 1 oz (28g), 28g is 1g net carbs (1g total carbs − 0g fiber); per 100g that is 3.6g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), that leaves plenty of room for other dairy foods and meals.
- How many calories are in queso fresco cheese?
- Queso Fresco Cheese (1 oz (28g), 28g) has 80 calories; that is 286 calories per 100 grams.
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