Energy
middle half373 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 334 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 290–374 kcal
Based on 41 records reporting energy.
Dairymoderate variability
Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese calories: 78 per 21 g
This exact USDA record reports 78 calories for 21 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 21 g
- Calories
- 78 kcal
- Protein
- 4.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 1 g
- Total fat
- 6.3 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 237 mg
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Estimated for 21 g
78calories
Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese
- Protein
- 4.5 g
- Carbs
- 1 g
- Fat
- 6.3 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 78 calories for USDA reference amount at 21 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 373 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 4.5 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 237 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is cheese, mexican, queso anejo, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup, crumbled answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 65–492 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2705743: “Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2705743, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 cubic inch” through “1 cup, crumbled” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inchUSDA-listed household measure | 17.5 g | 65 kcal | 3.7 g | 0 g | 198 mg |
| 1 ozUSDA-listed household measure | 28.4 g | 106 kcal | 6.1 g | 0 g | 321 mg |
| 1 cup, crumbledUSDA-listed household measure | 132 g | 492 kcal | 28.2 g | 0 g | 1,492 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Cheese
The comparison set contains 41 exact records in the Cheese USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2705743’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half21.4 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 23.3 g
- Middle 50%
- 20–27 g
Based on 41 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0 g
Based on 41 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter1,130 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 743 mg
- Middle 50%
- 626–1,100 mg
Based on 41 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2705743’s 21 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Calcium143 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat4 g
≈ 20% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium237 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705706 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 cubic inch to 1 cup, crumbled
USDA assigns those measures 17.5 g and 132 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 65 kcal to 492 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2705706
At an equal 100 g, this record has 570 mg more sodium than “Cheese, Brick.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Cheese, mexican, queso anejo
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “aged Mexican cheese” fits. Inspect FDC 2705706 when “Brick” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese
- Exact source wording
- “Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705743 · FNDDS 14131000
- Named qualifiers
- aged Mexican cheese
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Cheese, mexican, queso anejo
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Cheese, Brick
- Exact source wording
- “Cheese, Brick”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705706 · FNDDS 14102010
- Named qualifiers
- Brick
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Cheese, brick
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “aged Mexican cheese”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordQueso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese | 21 g78 kcal | 373 kcal | 21.4 g | 30 g | 0 g | 1,130 mg |
| Cheese, Brick | 21 g78 kcal | 371 kcal | 23.2 g | 29.7 g | 0 g | 560 mg |
| Cheese, Muenster | 21 g77 kcal | 368 kcal | 23.4 g | 30 g | 0 g | 628 mg |
| Cheese, Fontina | 21 g82 kcal | 389 kcal | 25.6 g | 31.1 g | 0 g | 800 mg |
| Cheese, Monterey | 21 g82 kcal | 392 kcal | 22.6 g | 32.6 g | 0 g | 662 mg |
| Cheese, Swiss | 21 g83 kcal | 393 kcal | 27 g | 31 g | 0 g | 185 mg |
| Cheese, Colby | 21 g83 kcal | 394 kcal | 23.8 g | 32.1 g | 0 g | 604 mg |
How to compare FDC 2705743: its source amount is 21 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2705743, the 3 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup, crumbled
492 kcal
132 g
1 oz
106 kcal
28 g
1 cubic inch
65 kcal
18 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2705743, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
4 g≈ 20% Daily ValueCalcium
142.8 mg≈ 11% Daily ValueSodium
237.3 mg≈ 10% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2705743’s 21 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2705743 at 21 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 237 mg sodium, about 10% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 21 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal 373 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 4.5 g 21.4 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g 4.6 g | 0% 2% |
| Total fat | 6.3 g 30 g | 8% 38% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g 0 g | 0% 0% |
| Sugars | 1 g 4.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 237.3 mg 1,130 mg | 10% 49% |
| Saturated fat | 4 g 19 g | 20% 95% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.8 g 8.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g 0.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 22.1 mg 105 mg | 7% 35% |
| Potassium | 18.3 mg 87 mg | 0% 2% |
| Calcium | 142.8 mg 680 mg | 11% 52% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg 0.5 mg | 1% 3% |
| Magnesium | 5.9 mg 28 mg | 1% 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg 0.5 µg | 1% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 13.4 µg 64 µg | 1% 7% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 8 g 38.1 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2705743, approximate percentages divide the displayed 21 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2705743 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Cheese, mexican, queso anejo is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheese, mexican, queso anejoUSDA ingredient 1165 | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2705743, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Cheese” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese
- USDA category
- Cheese
- FDC ID
- 2705743
- FNDDS code
- 14131000
Closest inspectable record
Cheese, Brick
- USDA category
- Cheese
- FDC ID
- 2705706
- FNDDS code
- 14102010
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 373 kcal | 371 kcal | +2 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 23.2 g | −1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2.8 g | +1.8 g |
| Total fat | 30 g | 29.7 g | +0.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 1,130 mg | 560 mg | +570 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 570 mg more sodium than “Cheese, Brick.”
Only this record lists Cheese, mexican, queso anejo. Only the comparison record lists Cheese, brick. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
1 of the six displayed differences clears the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Listed only in this record: Cheese, mexican, queso anejo.
Listed only in the comparison: Cheese, brick.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 21 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup, crumbled (132 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 21 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 slice (21 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705743 with FDC 2705706 at equal mass; use their 21 g and 21 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2705743 versus FDC 2705706 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full cheese source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, fat level, brand or formulation, added flavors or sweeteners.
For “Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
fat level
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 03
brand or formulation
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 04
added flavors or sweeteners
Use a label or known recipe when available, because sweetness does not reveal dose. Keep syrups, sugars, and concentrated add-ins separate when the base record does not name them.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2705743 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 373 kcal per 100 g becomes 78 kcal at 21 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2705743
FNDDS food code: 14131000
The scaling for FDC 2705743 can be exact while the match to “Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 21 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.