Calories in Fromage, cotija, solide
Generic food Produits laitiers et oeufs
Fromage, cotija, solide contains 352 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of montant de référence, racc (30 g) provides about 106 kcal.
Roughly 70 % of its calories come from fat, with 27 % from protein and 3 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in produits laitiers et ovoproduits on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 54 % of the Daily Value for calcium, 43 % of the Daily Value for iodine and 39 % of the Daily Value for phosphore.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 352 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 27,2 g | 35 % |
| Saturated fat M | 15,9 g | 79 % |
| Cholesterol M | 89,3 mg | 30 % |
| Sodium M | 1 625 mg | 71 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2,7 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 23,8 g | 48 % |
| Vitamine D C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Calcium M | 700 mg | 54 % |
| Fer M | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Magnésium M | 29,9 mg | 7 % |
| Phosphore M | 486 mg | 39 % |
| Potassium M | 117 mg | 2 % |
| Zinc M | 3,6 mg | 33 % |
| Cuivre M | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Manganèse M | 0,017 mg | 0,7 % |
| Iodine M | 64,8 µg | 43 % |
% 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 gin the top quarter of produits laitiers et ovoproduits (median 9 g)
- Fat27,2 gin the top quarter of produits laitiers et ovoproduits (median 8,3 g)
- Saturated fat15,9 gin the top quarter of produits laitiers et ovoproduits (median 3,3 g)
- Sodium1 625 mgin the top quarter of produits laitiers et ovoproduits (median 129 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 (1)
| Graisses monoinsaturées M | 5,9 g |
|---|
Individual fatty acids (5)
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) M | 0,71 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 M | 0,84 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 2,6 g |
| CFA 16:0 M | 7,4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2,6 g |
Carotenoids (4)
| Rétinol M | 167 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamine D (D2 + D3), Unités internationales C | 0 IU |
| Vitamine D2 (ergocalciférol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamine D3 (cholecalciférol) M | 0 µg |
Other components (3)
| Eau M | 40 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogène M | 3,7 g |
| Cendres M | 6,2 g |
Other forms of Fromage
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23,8 g | 2,7 g | 27,2 g |
| Fromages, procédé pasteurisé, suisse | 323 | 21,9 g | 4,5 g | 24,1 g |
| Fromage imitation, cheddar américain ou cheddar, faible cholestérol | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Fromage imitation | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Fromages, emballage froid, Américain | 331 | 19,7 g | 8,3 g | 24,5 g |
| Queso Asadero | 297 | 22,1 g | 2,4 g | 22,1 g |
| Queso Anejo, fromage mexicain vieilli | 373 | 21,4 g | 4,6 g | 30 g |
| Queso Fresco | 298 | 18,9 g | 3 g | 23,4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fromage?
100 g of fromage has 352 kcal. Montant de référence, racc (30 g): about 106 kcal.
Is fromage high in protein?
Fromage contains 23,8 g of protein per 100 g (48 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7,2 g in montant de référence, racc (30 g). About 27 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other produits laitiers et ovoproduits, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in fromage?
Fromage has 2,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in fromage?
Fromage contains 27,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 15,9 g is saturated (79 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fromage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (54 % DV), iodine (43 % DV), phosphore (39 % DV) and zinc (33 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fromage?
100 g contains 1 625 mg of sodium, 71 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated 26 octobre 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record 2647443. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 26 octobre 2023. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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