Queso Cotija
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Don Francisco
Queso Cotija contains 321 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28 g (28 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from protein and 5% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (321 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 56% 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 | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 14.3 g | 72% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 1,500 mg | 65% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
| Calcium L | 729 mg | 56% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 129 mg | 3% |
% 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 33%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 63%
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
- Fat21.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 25 g)
- Saturated fat14.3 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 14.3 g)
- Sodium1,500 mgbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 1,554 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
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 | 321 kcal | 321 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,500 mg | 1,500 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Don Francisco
- Barcode
- 0727242005173
- Quantity
- 14 oz
- Label serving
- 28 g
- Category
- Cotija cheese
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
PASTEURIZED GRADE A WHOLE MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES.
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotija Cheese El Mexicano | 321 | 25 g | 0 g | 21.4 g |
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| Cotija Nuestro Queso | 321 | 25 g | 7.1 g | 25 g |
| Queso Cotija El mexicano | 321 | 25 g | 0 g | 21.4 g |
| Natural Grated Queso Cotija Kroger | 300 | 20 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Cotija Part Skim Milk Cheese Queso Del Valle | 286 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 25 g |
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| Talavera Cotija Artisan Mexican Cheese Nuestro Queso | 364 | 28.6 g | 7.1 g | 25 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Queso Cotija?
100 g of Queso Cotija has 321 kcal. Serving, 28 g (28 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Queso Cotija high in protein?
Queso Cotija contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 28 g (28 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Queso Cotija?
Queso Cotija has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Queso Cotija?
Queso Cotija contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.3 g is saturated (72% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Queso Cotija contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (56% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Queso Cotija?
100 g contains 1,500 mg of sodium, 65% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated October 26, 2023. 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 2401294. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 8, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0727242005173. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 26, 2023. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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