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Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco

Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco is a mild, fresh Latin American-style cheese commonly used crumbled over dishes, in tacos, salads and warm preparations where it softens but does not fully melt. It’s known for a clean, milky flavor and a firm-but-creamy texture that makes it a versatile table and cooking cheese. Nutrition-wise, Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco is a concentrated source of protein, providing about 25g of protein per 100 g, making it useful for adding protein to meals without using large portions. It also supplies calcium and other dairy micronutrients, and the reduced-fat version cuts some of the total fat compared with full-fat queso blanco. From a health perspective, this cheese delivers high-quality, satiating protein and useful minerals, but like many cheeses it contains saturated fat and sodium, so it’s best used in moderation or swapped for lower-fat fresh cheeses when trying to limit those nutrients.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~1.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Queso Blanco, Reduced-Fat.

Calories

230 kcal

12% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

25 g

50% RDI

Fat

12 g

7g sat fat

Carbs

3 g

1% RDI

Sugar

2 g

4% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

1.7 g

34% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C · 5.6 / 10

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco healthy?

Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco?

Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco gluten free?

Yes, Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco?

100g of Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco contains 230 kcal, 25g protein, 3g carbohydrates, 12g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco vegetarian?

Yes, Reduced-Fat Queso Blanco is vegetarian but not vegan.

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