Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Queso Campesino

Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese contains 357 kcal per 100 g.

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 eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 245 kcal per 100 g across 55,735 products.

100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese by Queso Campesino, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
357kcal per 100 g
21.4 gprotein
3.6 gcarbohydrates
32.1 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 357 kcal
Total fat L 32.1 g 41%
Saturated fat L 21.4 g 107%
Cholesterol L 107 mg 36%
Sodium L 1,429 mg 62%
Total carbohydrates L 3.6 g 1%
Dietary fiber not reported
Total sugars not reported
Protein L 21.4 g 43%
Calcium L 714 mg55%

% 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%357kcal / 100 g
  • 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

Calcium55%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein21.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
  • Fat32.1 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat21.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
  • Sodium1,429 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 218 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Product details

Brand
Queso Campesino
Barcode
0286053302753
Category
Dairy and Eggs

Ingredients

Ingredients not reported.

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0286053302753. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 18, 2026. Imported November 12, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese?

100 g of Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese has 357 kcal.

Is Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese high in protein?

Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 22% 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 Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese?

Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese?

Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese contains 32.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.4 g is saturated (107% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (55% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Cotija Authentic Mexican Cheese?

100 g contains 1,429 mg of sodium, 62% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated August 18, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.