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 248 kcal per 100 g across 42,808 products.
100 g provides 71% of the Daily Value for iron, 55% of the Daily Value for calcium and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin 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% |
| Vitamin A L | 214 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium 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 0.59 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 3.8 g)
- Fat25 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 10.2 g)
- Saturated fat14.3 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 4.3 g)
- Sodium1,415 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 236 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), calcium (55% DV) and Vitamin 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 March 9, 2017. 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 0201712813043. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 9, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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