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Plain QuesoGuzman y Gomez calories & macros
A Guzman y Gomez Plain Queso (Small) has 92 calories (385 kJ), with 5.6 g protein, 7.2 g fat and 1.5 g carbs per serve. That is about 4% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.

A6.1 g protein per 100 kcal - excellent protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition (Small)
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 385 kJ (92 kcal) |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Fat, total | 7.2 g |
| - saturated | 4.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.5 g |
| - sugars | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 296 mg |
As published by Guzman y Gomez.
Plain Queso sizes and options
| Option | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g | Sat fat g | Sugars g | Sodium mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 92 | 385 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 296 |
| Medium | 129 | 540 | 7.9 | 10.1 | 2.1 | 6.8 | 0.5 | 416 |
| Large | 290 | 1,213 | 17.8 | 22.7 | 4.7 | 15.3 | 1.1 | 936 |
Lowest: Small at 92 kcal. Highest: Large at 290 kcal - a 198 kcal spread.
How it compares with other Guzman y Gomez sides
Of the 37 sides on the Guzman y Gomez menu, Plain Queso ranks 29th of 37 for protein and is the 4th lowest in calories. The category average is 440 kcal, so this one is below average by 348 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Jalapeño | 5 | 21 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Pico de Gallo (2 options) | 18 | 75 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Tomatillo Salsa (2 options) | 43 | 180 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 6.3 |
| Plain Queso (3 options) | 92 | 385 | 5.6 | 7.2 | 1.5 |
| Mild Queso (3 options) | 97 | 406 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 3.5 |
| Spicy Queso (3 options) | 100 | 418 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 3.8 |
| Black Beans | 154 | 644 | 7.6 | 1.8 | 30.4 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every Guzman y Gomez sides item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a Guzman y Gomez Plain Queso?
Plain Queso at Guzman y Gomez ranges from 92 to 290 calories depending on the option. The Small is 92 kcal (385 kJ).
How much protein is in Guzman y Gomez's Plain Queso?
5.6 g of protein in the Small, which works out to 6.1 g per 100 kcal - rated A (excellent) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
385 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 385 kJ is roughly 4% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Guzman y Gomez?
Within Guzman y Gomez sides it is the 4th lowest of 37. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Fresh Jalapeño at 5 kcal, and the highest-protein is Three Crispy Chicken Tenders with Honey Habanero Ranch with 25.2 g.
Compare it with
The closest sides by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More Guzman y Gomez sides
Mild Queso97 kcal · 5.5 g protein
Spicy Queso100 kcal · 5.7 g protein
Tomatillo Salsa43 kcal · 1.0 g protein
Black Beans154 kcal · 7.6 g protein
Sour Cream163 kcal · 2.4 g protein
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Source: Guzman y Gomez Nutrition & Allergen Guide, edition dated 29 July 2026, per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu in August 2026. Every source.