Cotija cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs El Mexico
Cotija cheese contains 90 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 246 kcal per 100 g across 47,562 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 4 g | 20% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 7 g | 14% |
% 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 34%
- Fat 66%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein7 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 8 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.9 g)
- Fat6 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 10 g)
- Saturated fat4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 4.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- El Mexico
- Barcode
- 0209640505870
- Quantity
- 1g
- Category
- Dairy and Eggs
Ingredients
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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 Cotija cheese?
100 g of Cotija cheese has 90 kcal.
How much protein is in Cotija cheese?
Cotija cheese contains 7 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Cotija cheese?
Cotija cheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Cotija cheese?
Cotija cheese contains 6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated December 31, 2018. 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 0209640505870. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated December 31, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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