Galletas con queso
Galletas con queso is a simple and popular snack from Spain and Latin America, consisting of crackers topped with cheese. It typically uses savory, crunchy crackers and a variety of cheeses, from mild manchego to creamy queso fresco, often served as a quick bite or appetizer.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is generally high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the cheese. A typical serving provides calcium and sodium, and the calorie count can range from 150 to 250 kcal depending on the type and amount of cheese used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 90 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
Per 4 crackers (about 28g) with 30g sliced cheese · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of Spanish tapas culture, where simplicity and quality ingredients shine. Nutritionally, the pairing of crackers and cheese offers a balance of quick energy from carbs and sustained satiety from fat and protein.
