Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs MICHELLE FARMS
Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 37% 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 92% of the Daily Value for calcium and 40% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 400 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 | 1,800 mg | 78% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 40 g | 80% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 1,200 mg | 92% |
| Iron L | 7.2 mg | 40% |
% 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 37%
- Fat 63%
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
- Protein40 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)
- Sodium1,800 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 243 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 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 | 400 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 40 g | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 30 g | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,800 mg | 1,800 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- MICHELLE FARMS
- Barcode
- 0053862400105
- Label serving
- 1 Tbsp
- Category
- Cheese
Ingredients
COTIJA CHEESE MADE FROM PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES, CORN FLOUR AND CELLULOSE (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), POTASSIUM SORBATE (ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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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 Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese?
100 g of Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese has 400 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g): about 20 kcal.
Is Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese high in protein?
Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese contains 40 g of protein per 100 g (80% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 5 g (5 g). About 37% 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 Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese?
Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija 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 Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese?
Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija 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 Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (92% DV) and iron (40% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Michelle Farms, Grated Mexican Style Cotija Cheese?
100 g contains 1,800 mg of sodium, 78% 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 0053862400105. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2056299. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 14, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "MICHELLE FARMS, GRATED MEXICAN STYLE COTIJA CHEESE". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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