Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, mexican, queso cotija contain 366 calories, 20 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (94% DV), calcium (62% DV), phosphorus (58% DV) and protein (40% DV). Most of its calories (74%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 1400 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B1294%
- Calcium62%
- Phosphorus58%
- Protein40%
- Riboflavin (B2)37%
- Zinc35%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 229 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.49 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26 µg | 94% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 800 mg | 62% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 729 mg | 58% |
| Zinc | 3.87 mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.24 mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 17.7 µg | 32% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 17.5 g | 88% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.33 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.19 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 38 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 366 | 218 | +68% |
| Protein | 20 g | 13.5 g | +48% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.97 g | 11.7 g | -66% |
| Total fat | 30 g | 13 g | +131% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.27 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 9.04 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 1400 mg | 405 mg | +246% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170898. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.