Calories in Cheese, mexican, queso cotija
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Cheese, mexican, queso cotija contains 366 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2 tsp (5 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 94% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 62% of the Daily Value for calcium and 58% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 366 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 30 g | 38% |
| Saturated fat C | 17.5 g | 88% |
| Trans fat ? | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 100 mg | 33% |
| Sodium ? | 1,400 mg | 61% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars ? | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 20 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A I | 229 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.49 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 2.3 µg | 94% |
| Choline I | 15.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium ? | 800 mg | 62% |
| Iron ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium I | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus I | 729 mg | 58% |
| Potassium I | 125 mg | 3% |
| Zinc I | 3.9 mg | 35% |
| Copper I | 0.24 mg | 26% |
| Selenium I | 17.7 µg | 32% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- 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
- Protein20 gabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat30 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat17.5 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium1,400 mgin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water38 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.99 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 1.6 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0.59 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0.055 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0.54 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.83 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 2.7 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 7.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 3.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 7.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 73 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 223 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 21 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 38 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash I | 8 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,531 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 865 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium | 451 | 41.6 g | 3.7 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium | 280 | 27.5 g | 3.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, monterey, low fat | 313 | 28.2 g | 0.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium | 376 | 22.2 g | 1.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low sodium | 374 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, muenster, low fat | 271 | 24.7 g | 3.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Cheese, cottage, with vegetables | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23.8 g | 2.7 g | 27.2 g |
| Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese | 373 | 21.4 g | 4.6 g | 30 g |
| Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Imitation cheese | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss | 323 | 21.9 g | 4.5 g | 24.1 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 cheese?
100 g of cheese has 366 kcal. 2 tsp (5 g): about 18 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in 2 tsp (5 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.5 g is saturated (88% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (94% DV), calcium (62% DV), phosphorus (58% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (37% DV) and zinc (35% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 1,400 mg of sodium, 61% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170898. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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