How many carbs are in queso fresco?
1 cup of queso fresco contains about 4g of carbohydrate, 24.4g of protein, and 404 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cracker-size slice (9g) | 0.3g | 0g | 0.3g |
| 1 cubic inch (18g) | 0.5g | 0g | 0.5g |
| 1 slice (21g) | 0.6g | 0g | 0.6g |
| 1 oz (28.4g) | 0.8g | 0g | 0.8g |
| 1 cup (135g) | 4g | 0g | 4g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 3g | 0g | 3g |
Net carbs in queso fresco
1 cup of queso fresco contains 4g of net carbs — total carbs (4g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for queso fresco (per 100g)
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 3g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 2.3g
- Protein: 18.1g
- Fat: 23.8g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341148). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in queso fresco?
1 cup of queso fresco contains about 4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 4g.
How many net carbs are in queso fresco?
Net carbs in 1 cup of queso fresco are about 4g — that is total carbs (4g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is queso fresco good for diabetics?
Queso Fresco contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is queso fresco keto-friendly?
Whether queso fresco fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 4g of net carbs.