Queso Cotija Cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Cardenas
Queso Cotija Cheese contains 321 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g, 1 oz (28 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 32% from protein and 4% 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 246 kcal per 100 g across 47.562 products.
100 g provides 71% of the Daily Value for iron, 55% of the Daily Value for calcio and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamina A.
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 | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 25 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat L | 14,3 g | 71% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 1.415 mg | 62% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3,6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 28,6 g | 57% |
| Vitamina A L | 214 µg | 24% |
| Vitamina C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcio L | 714 mg | 55% |
| Iron L | 12,9 mg | 71% |
% 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 32%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein28,6 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0,6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3,9 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)
- Sodium1.415 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Cardenas
- Barcode
- 0201712813043
- Label serving
- 28 g (1 oz)
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
Ingredients
Pasturized part-skim milk, salt, enzymes, potassium sorbate & cultures.
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 Queso Cotija Cheese?
100 g of Queso Cotija Cheese has 321 kcal. Serving, 28 g, 1 oz (28 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Queso Cotija Cheese high in protein?
Queso Cotija Cheese contains 28,6 g of protein per 100 g (57% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 28 g, 1 oz (28 g). About 32% 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 Queso Cotija Cheese?
Queso Cotija 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 Queso Cotija Cheese?
Queso Cotija Cheese contains 25 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14,3 g is saturated (71% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Queso Cotija Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (71% DV), calcio (55% DV) and Vitamina A (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Queso Cotija Cheese?
100 g contains 1.415 mg of sodium, 62% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 9 de marzo de 2017. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 0201712813043. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 9 de marzo de 2017. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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