Cotija
Packaged product Produits laitiers et oeufs
Cotija contains 321 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 69 % of its calories come from fat, with 26 % from protein and 4 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for produits laitiers et oeufs on FoodFactly (337 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 55 % of the Daily Value for calcium and 14 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine A.
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 | 25 g | 32 % |
| Saturated fat L | 14,3 g | 72 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 54 mg | 18 % |
| Sodium L | 1 290 mg | 56 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3,6 g | 1 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 21,4 g | 43 % |
| Vitamine A L | 129 µg | 14 % |
| Vitamine C L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Calcium L | 714 mg | 55 % |
| Fer L | 0 mg | 0 % |
% 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 26 %
- Carbohydrates 4 %
- Fat 69 %
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
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of produits laitiers et oeufs (median 0,4 g)
- Fat25 gbelow the median for produits laitiers et oeufs (median 27 g)
- Saturated fat14,3 gbelow the median for produits laitiers et oeufs (median 17 g)
- Sodium1 290 mgin the top quarter of produits laitiers et oeufs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,7 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 Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 321 kcal |
| Protein | 21,4 g | 21,4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7,1 g | 3,6 g |
| Fat | 25 g | 25 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 714 mg | 1 290 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0645230087614
- Label serving
- 1 ONZ (28 g)
- Category
- Fromages
- Nutri-Score
- E as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Pasteurized milk, nonfat milk, palm oil, salt, cheese cultures, calcium chloride, enzymes, cellulose, natamycin, potassium sorbate (preservative).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: LaitHuile de palmeSel
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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?
100 g of Cotija has 321 kcal. Serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Cotija high in protein?
Cotija contains 21,4 g of protein per 100 g (43 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g). About 26 % of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Cotija?
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 Cotija?
Cotija contains 25 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14,3 g is saturated (72 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cotija contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (55 % DV) and Vitamine A (14 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cotija?
100 g contains 1 290 mg of sodium, 56 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 11 août 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 7 novembre 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 2660346. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 12 septembre 2023. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0645230087614. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 11 août 2026. Imported 7 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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