Grated Cotija
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs TROPICAL
Grated Cotija contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tbsp, 7 g (7 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 24% 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 337 kcal per 100 g across 10,190 products.
100 g provides 74% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat L | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 1,930 mg | 84% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 14.3 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 14.3 g | 29% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 957 mg | 74% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 357 mg | 8% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 53%
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
- Protein14.3 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.4 g)
- Fat14.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat7.1 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium1,930 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Fat | 14.3 g | 14.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,429 mg | 1,930 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Cotija cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, cheese cultures-with lactic starter and soy protein), cheese cultures, imitation cotija cheese (water, cornstarch, cellulose, salt, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, sodium caseinate, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, sodium citrate, citric acid, stabilizer gums [xanthan, guar, locust bean], sorbic acid-a preservative, artificial color), cornstarch and cellulose - added to prevent caking.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 Grated Cotija?
100 g of Grated Cotija has 286 kcal. Serving, 1 tbsp, 7 g (7 g): about 20 kcal.
Is Grated Cotija high in protein?
Grated Cotija contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in serving, 1 tbsp, 7 g (7 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in Grated Cotija?
Grated Cotija has 14.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Grated Cotija?
Grated Cotija contains 14.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.1 g is saturated (36% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Grated Cotija contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (74% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Grated Cotija?
100 g contains 1,930 mg of sodium, 84% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 1, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2595227. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0027568032144. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 1, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "GRATED COTIJA". Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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