Cotija Cheese

Packaged product Produits laitiers et oeufs QU GUSTO!

Cotija Cheese contains 500 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 Tablespoon, 5g (5 g) provides about 25 kcal.

Roughly 63 % of its calories come from fat, with 19 % from protein and 19 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in produits laitiers et oeufs on FoodFactly, where the median is 357 kcal per 100 g across 5 694 products.

100 g provides 62 % of the Daily Value for calcium, 40 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine A and 40 % of the Daily Value for fer.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

500kcal per 100 g
20 gprotein
20 gcarbohydrates
30 gfat
25kcal in 1 Tablespoon, 5g (5 g)

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 500 kcal
Total fat L 30 g 38 %
Saturated fat L 20 g 100 %
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 100 mg 33 %
Sodium L 1 800 mg 78 %
Total carbohydrates L 20 g 7 %
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0 %
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 20 g 40 %
Vitamine A L 360 µg40 %
Vitamine C L 0 mg0 %
Calcium L 800 mg62 %
Fer L 7,2 mg40 %

% 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: 19 %Carbohydrates: 19 %Fat: 63 %500kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 19 %
  • Carbohydrates 19 %
  • 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

Calcium62 %Vitamine A40 %Fer40 %Vitamine C0 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20 gbelow the median for produits laitiers et oeufs (median 21,4 g)
  • Fat30 gabove the median for produits laitiers et oeufs (median 28,6 g)
  • Saturated fat20 gin the top quarter of produits laitiers et oeufs (median 17,9 g)
  • Sodium1 800 mgin the top quarter of produits laitiers et oeufs (median 643 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 500 kcal500 kcal
Protein 20 g20 g
Carbohydrates 20 g20 g
Fat 30 g30 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 1 800 mg1 800 mg

Product details

Brand
QU GUSTO!
Barcode
0036929339716
Label serving
1 Tablespoon (5g)
Category
Fromage

Ingredients

PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES, CORN STARCH, CELLULOSE

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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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 Cotija Cheese?

100 g of Cotija Cheese has 500 kcal. 1 Tablespoon, 5g (5 g): about 25 kcal.

Is Cotija Cheese high in protein?

Cotija Cheese contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1 g in 1 Tablespoon, 5g (5 g). About 19 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other produits laitiers et oeufs, that is below the median (median 21,4 g).

How many carbs are in Cotija Cheese?

Cotija Cheese has 20 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Cotija Cheese?

Cotija Cheese contains 30 g of fat per 100 g, of which 20 g is saturated (100 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Cotija Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (62 % DV), Vitamine A (40 % DV) and fer (40 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Cotija Cheese?

100 g contains 1 800 mg of sodium, 78 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 23 juin 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

  • Open Food Facts, record 0036929339716. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 1 avril 2023. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2615238. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 23 juin 2023. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

Last updated: . Source description: "COTIJA CHEESE". Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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