Queso asadero nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, shredded · 113 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein26g25% of calories
- Carbs3.2g3% of calories
- Fat32g71% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Queso asadero (1 cup, shredded, 113 g) has 402 calories, with 26 g of protein, 3.2 g of carbohydrates and 32 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in protein (51% DV), Vitamin B12 (47% DV) and calcium (75% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 35%, 101% and 40% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein51%
- Vitamin B1247%
- Calcium75%
- Phosphorus72%
- Zinc31%
- Selenium30%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium35%
- Saturated fat101%
- Cholesterol40%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, shredded (113 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 62 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 47% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 17 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 747 mg | 75% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 97 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 501 mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 16 μg | 30% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 62 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 402 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 76minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 48minCycling (moderate)
- 34minRunning (6 mph)
- 57minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Queso asadero?
One serving of Queso asadero (1 cup, shredded) has 402 calories, which works out to 356 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Queso asadero high in protein?
It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (51% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Queso asadero keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Queso asadero?
797 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Queso asadero?
3.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
