Calories in Queso, cotija, sólido
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Queso, cotija, sólido contains 352 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of cantidad de referencia, racc (30 g) provides about 106 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in productos lácteos y huevos on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 54% of the Daily Value for calcio, 43% of the Daily Value for iodine and 39% of the Daily Value for fósforo.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 352 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 27,2 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat M | 15,9 g | 79% |
| Cholesterol M | 89,3 mg | 30% |
| Sodium M | 1.625 mg | 71% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2,7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 23,8 g | 48% |
| Vitamina D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcio M | 700 mg | 54% |
| Iron M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesio M | 29,9 mg | 7% |
| Fósforo M | 486 mg | 39% |
| Potasio M | 117 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 3,6 mg | 33% |
| Copper M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese M | 0,017 mg | 0,7% |
| Iodine M | 64,8 µg | 43% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 70%
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
- Protein23,8 gin the top quarter of productos lácteos y huevos (median 9 g)
- Fat27,2 gin the top quarter of productos lácteos y huevos (median 8,3 g)
- Saturated fat15,9 gin the top quarter of productos lácteos y huevos (median 3,3 g)
- Sodium1.625 mgin the top quarter of productos lácteos y huevos (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water40 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (1)
| Grasa monoinsaturada M | 5,9 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0,71 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 M | 0,84 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 2,6 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 7,4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2,6 g |
Carotenoids (4)
| Retinol M | 167 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales C | 0 IU |
| Vitamina D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
Other components (3)
| Agua M | 40 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3,7 g |
| Ash M | 6,2 g |
Other forms of Queso
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso, cabaña, bajo grasa, 1 % de leche, lactosa reducida | 74 | 12,4 g | 3,2 g | 1 g |
| Queso, parmesan, bajo sodio | 451 | 41,6 g | 3,7 g | 30 g |
| Queso, cabaña, bajo grasa, 1 % de leche, con verduras | 67 | 10,9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Queso, mozzarella, bajo sodio | 280 | 27,5 g | 3,1 g | 17,1 g |
| Queso, monterey, grasa baja | 313 | 28,2 g | 0,7 g | 21,6 g |
| Queso, cabaña, bajo grasa, 1 % de leche, no sodio añadido | 72 | 12,4 g | 2,7 g | 1 g |
| Queso, proceso pasteurizado, cheddar o americano, bajo sodio | 376 | 22,2 g | 1,6 g | 31,2 g |
| Queso, swiss, bajo sodio | 374 | 28,4 g | 3,4 g | 27,4 g |
| Queso, swiss, grasa baja | 179 | 28,4 g | 3,4 g | 5,1 g |
| Queso, muenster, grasa baja | 271 | 24,7 g | 3,5 g | 17,6 g |
| Queso, mozzarella, sin grasa | 141 | 31,7 g | 3,5 g | 0 g |
| Queso, cabaña, con verduras | 95 | 10,9 g | 3 g | 4,2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23,8 g | 2,7 g | 27,2 g |
| Comida de queso, proceso pasteurizado, swiss | 323 | 21,9 g | 4,5 g | 24,1 g |
| Queso de imitación, americana o cheddar, colesterol bajo | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Queso de imitación | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Comida de queso, paquete frío, American | 331 | 19,7 g | 8,3 g | 24,5 g |
| Queso Asadero | 297 | 22,1 g | 2,4 g | 22,1 g |
| Queso Anejo, queso mexicano | 373 | 21,4 g | 4,6 g | 30 g |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18,9 g | 3 g | 23,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in queso?
100 g of queso has 352 kcal. Cantidad de referencia, racc (30 g): about 106 kcal.
Is queso high in protein?
Queso contains 23,8 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7,2 g in cantidad de referencia, racc (30 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other productos lácteos y huevos, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in queso?
Queso has 2,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in queso?
Queso contains 27,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15,9 g is saturated (79% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does queso contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcio (54% DV), iodine (43% DV), fósforo (39% DV) and zinc (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in queso?
100 g contains 1.625 mg of sodium, 71% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated 26 de octubre de 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2647443. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 26 de octubre de 2023. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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