Calories in Queso cotija
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Queso cotija contains 351 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (6.2 g) provides about 22 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cheese on FoodFactly (340 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 94% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 54% of the Daily Value for calcium and 39% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 351 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 27.2 g | 35% |
| Saturated fat C | 15.9 g | 80% |
| Cholesterol C | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium C | 1,620 mg | 70% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 23.8 g | 48% |
| Vitamin A C | 166 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.9 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.49 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.3 µg | 94% |
| Choline C | 15.4 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 700 mg | 54% |
| Iron C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium C | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 486 mg | 39% |
| Potassium C | 117 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 3.6 mg | 33% |
| Copper C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium C | 17.7 µg | 32% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 70%
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
- Protein23.8 gabove the median for cheese (median 22.1 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of cheese (median 1.8 g)
- Fat27.2 gabove the median for cheese (median 23.4 g)
- Saturated fat15.9 gabove the median for cheese (median 14 g)
- Sodium1,620 mgin the top quarter of cheese (median 819 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water40 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.71 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.59 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.055 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.54 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.84 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 2.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 7.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 166 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 40 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cotija, solid | 352 | 23.8 g | 2.7 g | 27.2 g |
| Cheese, provolone, sliced | 357 | 23.5 g | 2.5 g | 28.1 g |
| Cheese, tilsit | 340 | 24.4 g | 1.9 g | 26 g |
| Cheese, port de salut | 352 | 23.8 g | 0.57 g | 28.2 g |
| Cheese, edam | 357 | 25 g | 1.4 g | 28.6 g |
| Cheese, provolone | 351 | 25.6 g | 2.1 g | 26.6 g |
| Cheese, gouda | 356 | 24.9 g | 2.2 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, Gouda or Edam | 356 | 24.9 g | 2.2 g | 27.4 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 351 kcal. 1 tablespoon (6.2 g): about 22 kcal.
Is queso cotija high in protein?
Queso cotija contains 23.8 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.5 g in 1 tablespoon (6.2 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cheese, that is above the median (median 22.1 g).
How many carbs are in queso cotija?
Queso cotija has 2.7 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 27.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15.9 g is saturated (80% 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 Vitamin B12 (94% DV), calcium (54% DV), phosphorus (39% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (37% DV) and zinc (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in queso cotija?
100 g contains 1,620 mg of sodium, 70% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705746. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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