Calories
320 kcal
16% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
25 g
50% RDI
Fat
24 g
14g sat fat
Carbs
2 g
1% RDI
Sugar
0 g
0% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
0.6 g
12% RDI
Oaxaca Cheese
Oaxaca Cheese is a mild, stringy Mexican cheese originally from Oaxaca, often compared to mozzarella for its pull-apart texture and common use in quesadillas, tlayudas and melting applications. It makes a creamy, stretchy topping or filling due to its semi-soft, braided form. Nutrition provides 25g of protein per 100g, and the cheese is also a notable source of calcium and vitamin B12, making it useful for adding protein and bone-friendly minerals to dishes. It is energy-dense and contains a substantial amount of saturated fat, so portioning matters if you are watching saturated fat intake. Culinarily versatile, it delivers good-quality animal protein and helps with meal satiety, though it offers little fiber or plant antioxidants compared with vegetables or legumes.
Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.80€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C
Fair
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Nutrition
Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Queso Oaxaca.
Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C · 5.8 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Oaxaca Cheese healthy?
Oaxaca Cheese is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Oaxaca Cheese?
Oaxaca Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Oaxaca Cheese gluten free?
Yes, Oaxaca Cheese is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Oaxaca Cheese?
100g of Oaxaca Cheese contains 320 kcal, 25g protein, 2g carbohydrates, 24g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Oaxaca Cheese vegetarian?
Yes, Oaxaca Cheese is vegetarian but not vegan.
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