Queso Fresco vs. Cheese, paneer vs. Queso Asadero
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Queso Asadero has the most protein of the foods compared, at 22.1 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Queso Fresco | Cheese, paneer | Queso Asadero |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18.9 G | 15.9 G | 22.1 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 23.4 G | 15.5 G | 22.1 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3 G | 22.5 G | 2.4 G |
| Energy | 298 KCAL | 299 KCAL | 297 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 G | 23.3 G | 0 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 602 MG | 597 MG | 532 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0 MG | 0 MG | 0 MG |
| Potassium, K | 126 MG | 728 MG | 81 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 626 MG | 185 MG | 734 MG |
| Cholesterol | 76 MG | 58 MG | 66 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 14 G | 9 G | 12.7 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts Editorial. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.