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Queso asadero Mexican cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 356 kcal —
- Protein 23 g 45%
- Carbohydrate 4.1 g 2%
- Fat 25 g 32%
- Saturated fat 15 g 74%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 607 mg 26%
- Cholesterol 105 mg 35%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 55 µg 6%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.24 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 2.4 µg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 0.18 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.23 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1 µg 42%
- Choline 15.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 661 mg 51%
- Iron 0.51 mg 3%
- Magnesium 26 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 443 mg 35%
- Potassium 86 mg 2%
- Zinc 3 mg 27%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 14.5 µg 26%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 | 23 g | 4.1 g | 25 g |
| 1 × cup, diced | 132 g | 470 | 30 g | 5.5 g | 33 g |
| 1 × cup, shredded | 113 g | 402 | 26 g | 4.7 g | 28 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 101 | 6.4 g | 1.2 g | 7.1 g |
| 1 × cubic inch | 18 g | 64 | 4.1 g | 0.7 g | 4.5 g |
| 1 × slice (1 oz) | 28 g | 100 | 6.3 g | 1.2 g | 7 g |
| 2 × cup, diced | 264 g | 940 | 60 g | 11 g | 66 g |
| ½ × cup, diced | 66 g | 235 | 15 g | 2.7 g | 17 g |
| 3 × cup, diced | 396 g | 1410 | 90 g | 16 g | 99 g |
| 4 × cup, diced | 528 g | 1880 | 119 g | 22 g | 132 g |
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Questions about Queso asadero Mexican cheese
What is queso asadero, and how does it melt?
Queso asadero is a mild Mexican cheese made for melting. It softens into a smooth, stretchy layer, which makes it handy for quesadillas and baked dishes.
How do you use queso asadero in quesadillas?
Grate or thinly slice it, scatter it over half a tortilla, then fold and cook in a dry pan over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes per side, until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden.
Can you use queso asadero for queso fundido?
Yes. Grate it into an ovenproof dish, add cooked chorizo or sautéed mushrooms if you like, and bake at 200 °C for about 10 minutes, until bubbling. Serve straight away with warm tortillas.
How should you store queso asadero after opening?
Wrap it tightly or put it in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated. Use it by the date on the packaging; if it is sold unwrapped, keep it chilled and use it within a few days.
What can you use instead of queso asadero?
For a similar mild, stretchy melt, use queso Oaxaca or mozzarella. For quesadillas or a hot dip, queso Chihuahua is another good choice.
How does queso asadero compare with queso Chihuahua?
They are both mild Mexican cheeses used for melting. Queso asadero has 25 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 29.7 g in queso Chihuahua.
Is queso asadero a good source of calcium?
Yes. Queso asadero is high in calcium, with 661 mg per 100 g; a slice of about 28 g provides roughly 185 mg.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173437 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
