How many calories are in Cheese, Mexican?

A 100 g serving of Cheese, Mexican has 282 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.

How much protein is in Cheese, Mexican?

Per 100 g there are 24.7 g of protein — about 49% of the Daily Value (50 g).

How much fat and carbs are in Cheese, Mexican?

Per 100 g there are 19.4 g of fat and 3.4 g of carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber.

What nutrients is Cheese, Mexican high in?

Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Calcium (88% DV), Protein (49% DV), Vitamin A (17% DV).

Eggs & Dairy

Cheese, Mexican

Cheese, Mexican belongs to the eggs & dairy category of our catalog. A 100 g serving provides 282 kcal with 24.7 g of protein, 19.4 g of fat, 3.4 g of carbohydrate. Its strongest contribution is calcium — 88% of the Daily Value per 100 g (see the calcium rich foods, including non-dairy sources guide). Related entries in the same group include Cheese, Mexican and Cheese, Mexican, or jump to the full food catalog.

282kcalCalories

24.7gProtein

19.4gFat

3.4gCarbs

Calorie & macro balance

Share of calories from each macronutrient (per 100 g).

282 kcal / 100 g

Protein34.4%24.7 g
Fat60.8%19.4 g
Carbs4.8%3.4 g

What this food is high in

Calcium 1,146 mg / 100 g Protein 24.7 g / 100 g Vitamin A 155 mcg / 100 g

Shown as percent of the Daily Value per 100 g. Tap a ring to explore that nutrient across all foods.

Full nutrition facts (per 100 g)

Nutrient	Per 100 g	% DV*
Energy
Calories	282 kcal	14%
Macronutrients
Protein	24.7 g	49%
Total Fat	19.4 g	25%
Saturated Fat	11.6 g	58%
Carbohydrate	3.4 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.6 g	1%
Minerals
Sodium	776 mg	34%
Potassium	93 mg	2%
Calcium	1,146 mg	88%
Iron	0.1 mg	<1%
Magnesium	35 mg	8%
Vitamins
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin A	155 mcg	17%
Vitamin D	0.4 mcg	2%
Other
Cholesterol	62 mg	21%

* Percent of the Daily Value (based on a 2,000 kcal diet).

Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are per 100 g of edible portion and are reference figures — they vary by variety, preparation and brand. Last updated: 2026-04-30.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese, Mexican?: A 100 g serving of Cheese, Mexican has 282 kcal. The calories in your portion depend on its weight and how it is prepared.
How much protein is in Cheese, Mexican?: Per 100 g there are 24.7 g of protein — about 49% of the Daily Value (50 g).
How much fat and carbs are in Cheese, Mexican?: Per 100 g there are 19.4 g of fat and 3.4 g of carbohydrate, including 0 g of fiber.
What nutrients is Cheese, Mexican high in?: Per 100 g it notably contributes to your Daily Value for: Calcium (88% DV), Protein (49% DV), Vitamin A (17% DV).

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