USDA Survey

Pupusa, cheese only

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708608, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

256
Caloriesmoderate density
11.7g
Proteinhigh · 23% DV
22.4g
Carbsmoderate · 8% DV
13.3g
Fatgood source · 17% DV
256 calories per 100g

Pupusa, cheese only contains 256 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 11.7g of protein, 13.3g of fat, and 22.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 55% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Pupusa, cheese only carries 11.7g of protein per 100g, more than 55% of USDA whole foods.

11.7g
protein per 100g
Top 45%
protein vs USDA whole foods
256
calories per 100g
2.9g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Pupusa, cheese only contains 256 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 11.7g of protein, 13.3g of fat, and 22.4g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 2.9g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Pupusa, cheese only is catalogued there as FDC ID 2708608, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Pupusa, cheese only balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 10% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (25% DV).

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Milk

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 256 % Daily Value* Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 32mg 11% Sodium 400mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 1g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 12g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 325mg 25% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 120mg 3% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

256
Calories per 100g

256 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%13of 2,000 kcal
256 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 11.7gF: 13.3gC: 22.4g
11.7g
Protein
23% DV
13.3g
Total Fat
17% DV
22.4g
Carbs
8% DV
2.9g
Fiber
10% DV
1.2g
Sugar
no FDA DV
400mg
Sodium
17% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Pupusa, cheese only ranks on protein

Its 11.7g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Pupusa, cheese only vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

12 Top 45% higher than 55% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 22.4 G
8%
Energy 256 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 2.9 G
10%
Protein 11.7 G
23%
Total Sugars 1.2 G
Total lipid (fat) 13.3 G
17%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 50.4 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 17 MG
Folate, DFE 3.0 UG
Folate, food 3.0 UG
Folate, total 3.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 0 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.5 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.7 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 325 MG
25%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
3%
Potassium, K 120 MG
3%
Sodium, Na 400 MG
17%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 18.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 1.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 36 MG
Phosphorus, P 271 MG
Retinol 87.0 UG
Selenium, Se 15.0 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 89.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 1.2 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0 MG
Zinc, Zn 2 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 32 MG
11%
Fatty acids, total saturated 6.5 G
32%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 3.4 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 1.6 G
MUFA 16:1 0.20 G
MUFA 18:1 3.1 G
MUFA 20:1 0.03 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 1.4 G
PUFA 18:3 0.10 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.02 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.01 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.01 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.27 G
SFA 12:0 0.30 G
SFA 14:0 0.96 G
SFA 16:0 2.9 G
SFA 18:0 1.2 G
SFA 4:0 0.23 G
SFA 6:0 0.19 G
SFA 8:0 0.12 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 2.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Pupusa, cheese only delivers 11.7g of protein per 100g, more than 55% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 256 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 25% of the Daily Value per 100g.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

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Survey
252 cal
P: 11.4gF: 15.6gC: 16.6g

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Survey
260 cal
P: 7.4gF: 13.8gC: 26.8g

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Survey
249 cal
P: 15.5gF: 13.9gC: 15.3g

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Survey
269 cal
P: 12.5gF: 10.4gC: 31.6g

Quesadilla, chicken, with vegetables

Survey
270 cal
P: 11.3gF: 12.1gC: 28.2g

→ Compare Pupusa, cheese only side-by-side with Quesadilla and Gordita

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Pupusa, cheese only? ▼
Pupusa, cheese only contains 256 calories per 100g. It has 11.7g of protein, 13.3g of fat, and 22.4g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Pupusa, cheese only? ▼
Per 100g, Pupusa, cheese only has 11.7g protein (18% of calories), 13.3g fat, and 22.4g carbs. Fiber: 2.9g. Sugar: 1.2g.
How much sodium is in Pupusa, cheese only? ▼
Pupusa, cheese only contains 400mg of sodium per 100g, which is 17% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Pupusa, cheese only high in fiber? ▼
Pupusa, cheese only contains 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 10% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Pupusa, cheese only keto-friendly? ▼
Pupusa, cheese only has 22.4g of carbs per 100g (35% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Pupusa, cheese only good for a diet? ▼
Pupusa, cheese only has 256 calories per 100g. Fat content: 13.3g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Pupusa, cheese only? ▼
Pupusa, cheese only is notably rich in Calcium, Ca (25% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Pupusa, cheese only compare to other foods? ▼
Pupusa, cheese only provides 256 calories and 11.7g protein per 100g. That is 22 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2708608) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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