Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs La Chona
Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese contains 393 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 3% 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 357 kcal per 100 g across 92 products.
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 393 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 35.7 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat L | 21.4 g | 107% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 107 mg | 36% |
| Sodium L | 1,286 mg | 56% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.71 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 536 mg | 41% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 143 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 74%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein25 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Fat35.7 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 28.6 g)
- Saturated fat21.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17.9 g)
- Sodium1,286 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 679 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
Product details
- Brand
- La Chona
- Barcode
- 0616594506059
- Quantity
- 16 oz
- Label serving
- 0.25 cup (28 g)
- Category
- Mexican cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Pasteurized milk, nonfat milk, palm oil, salt, cheese cultures, calcium chloride, enzymes, cellulose, natamycin, potassium sorbate (preservative).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
100 g of Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese has 393 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g): about 110 kcal.
Is Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese high in protein?
Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 28 g (28 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese contains 35.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.4 g is saturated (107% 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 (41% 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 1,286 mg of sodium, 56% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 28, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0616594506059. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 28, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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