Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs MARGARITA
Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese contains 300 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 0% 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 250 kcal per 100 g across 40,486 products.
100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat L | 20 g | 100% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 100 mg | 33% |
| Sodium L | 1,700 mg | 74% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 20 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 800 mg | 62% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 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%
- Fat 77%
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
- Protein20 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8.5 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.6 g)
- Fat30 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10.5 g)
- Saturated fat20 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.5 g)
- Sodium1,700 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 243 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,700 mg | 1,700 mg |
Ingredients
PASTEURIZED MILK, ENZYMES, CULTURES, SALT, FREE FLOW POWDER (POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, CALCIUM SULFATE, NATAMYCIN, ENZYME) ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING.
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 Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
100 g of Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese has 300 kcal. Serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g): about 15 kcal.
Is Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese high in protein?
Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.5 g).
How many carbs are in Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20 g is saturated (100% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Margarita, 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 Margarita, Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
100 g contains 1,700 mg of sodium, 74% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 14, 2017. 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 0047646000919. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2055953. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "MARGARITA, COTIJA MEXICAN STYLE GRATED CHEESE". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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