Cotija Mexican style grated cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs

Cotija Mexican style grated cheese contains 357 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from protein and 8% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 245 kcal per 100 g across 55,735 products.

100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Cotija Mexican style grated cheese, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
357kcal per 100 g
21.4 gprotein
7.1 gcarbohydrates
25 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 357 kcal
Total fat L 25 g 32%
Saturated fat L 14.3 g 72%
Trans fat L 7.1 g
Cholesterol L 36 mg 12%
Sodium L 1,643 mg 71%
Total carbohydrates L 7.1 g 3%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 21.4 g 43%
Calcium L 811 mg62%
Iron L 0 mg0%
Potassium L 143 mg3%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 25%Carbohydrates: 8%Fat: 66%357kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 25%
  • Carbohydrates 8%
  • Fat 66%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Calcium62%Potassium3%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein21.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.7 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4 g)
  • Fat25 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat14.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
  • Sodium1,643 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 218 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Carotenoids (1)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L0 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 357 kcal357 kcal
Protein 25 g21.4 g
Carbohydrates 3.6 g7.1 g
Fat 28.6 g25 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 1,643 mgn/a

Product details

Barcode
0645230057983
Quantity
16 oz
Category
Dairy and Eggs

Ingredients

Ingredients not reported.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0645230057983. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 5, 2023. Imported November 8, 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2421997. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated January 28, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cotija Mexican style grated cheese?

100 g of Cotija Mexican style grated cheese has 357 kcal.

Is Cotija Mexican style grated cheese high in protein?

Cotija Mexican style grated cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).

How many carbs are in Cotija Mexican style grated cheese?

Cotija Mexican style grated cheese has 7.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Cotija Mexican style grated cheese?

Cotija Mexican style grated cheese contains 25 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.3 g is saturated (72% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Cotija Mexican style grated cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (62% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Cotija Mexican style grated cheese?

100 g contains 1,643 mg of sodium, 71% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 5, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.