Calories in
dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium
143 kcal per 100 g Dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium contains 143 calories per 100 grams, or about 43 calories per 2 tbsp. Per 100 g it provides 3.1 g protein, 11.1 g carbohydrate and 9.5 g fat.
By calories that splits 31% carbohydrate, 9% protein, 60% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 30.0 g | 43 | 0.9 g | 3.3 g | 2.9 g |
| 0.5 cup | 125.0 g | 179 | 3.9 g | 13.9 g | 11.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 2 tbsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 2 tbsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 143 kcal | 43 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 0.9 g |
| Total fat | 9.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 11.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.0 g | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 796.0 mg | 238.8 mg |
| Potassium | 105.0 mg | 31.5 mg |
| Calcium | 98.0 mg | 29.4 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.4 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 33.0 µg | 9.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 9.0 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Water | 73.7 g | 22.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174068). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium compares
Among the 63 soups, sauces, and gravies items on this site, dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium ranks 31 of 63 by calorie density, against a category average of 169 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 15% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 2.2 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 2 tbsp (43 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 9 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium?
Dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium contains 143 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 43 calories per 2 tbsp. It also provides 3.1 g of protein, 11.1 g of carbohydrate and 9.5 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium?
By calories, dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium is roughly 31% carbohydrate, 9% protein and 60% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 2 tbsp?
About 9 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Dip, salsa con queso, cheese and salsa- medium". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.