Queso Cotija
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs El mexicano
Queso Cotija contains 321 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 28.0 g (28 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dairy and eggs on FoodFactly (321 kcal per 100 g).
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 | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 14.3 g | 71% |
| Sodium L | 1,714 mg | 75% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50% |
% 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
- Fat21.4 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 25 g)
- Saturated fat14.3 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 14.3 g)
- Sodium1,714 mgabove 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
Product details
- Brand
- El mexicano
- Barcode
- 0042743123899
- Quantity
- 15 oz
- Label serving
- 28.0 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
CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK, SEA SALT, ENZYMES.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotija Cheese El Mexicano | 321 | 25 g | 0 g | 21.4 g |
| Queso Cotija Nuestro Queso | 321 | 25 g | 7.1 g | 25 g |
| Cotija Nuestro Queso | 321 | 25 g | 7.1 g | 25 g |
| Queso Cotija Don Francisco | 321 | 25 g | 3.6 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 |
| Queso Cotija La Morenita | 357 | 25 g | 3.6 g | 28.6 g |
| 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, 28.0 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, 28.0 g (28 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Queso Cotija?
Queso Cotija has 0 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?
Queso Cotija contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.3 g is saturated (71% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Queso Cotija?
100 g contains 1,714 mg of sodium, 75% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated October 23, 2023. 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 0042743123899. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated October 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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