Cotija Cheese
Packaged product Produits laitiers et oeufs Cacique
Cotija Cheese contains 300 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 69 % of its calories come from fat, with 31 % from protein and 0 % 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 246 kcal per 100 g across 47 562 products.
100 g provides 45 % of the Daily Value for calcium.
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 | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 20 g | 26 % |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol L | 100 mg | 33 % |
| Sodium L | 1 700 mg | 74 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 20 g | 40 % |
| Calcium L | 580 mg | 45 % |
| Potassium L | 80 mg | 2 % |
% 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 31 %
- 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
- Protein20 gin the top quarter of produits laitiers et oeufs (median 8 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of produits laitiers et oeufs (median 0,6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of produits laitiers et oeufs (median 3,9 g)
- Fat20 gabove the median for produits laitiers et oeufs (median 10 g)
- Sodium1 700 mgin the top quarter of produits laitiers et oeufs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Cacique
- Barcode
- 0074562150343
- Label serving
- 2 tsp (5 g)
- Category
- Produits laitiers et oeufs
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 300 kcal. Serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g): about 15 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 serving, 2 tsp, 5 g (5 g). About 31 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other produits laitiers et oeufs, that is among the highest quarter (median 8 g).
How many carbs are in Cotija Cheese?
Cotija Cheese 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 Cotija Cheese?
Cotija Cheese contains 20 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does Cotija Cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (45 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cotija Cheese?
100 g contains 1 700 mg of sodium, 74 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 7 mai 2026. 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 0074562150343. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 7 mai 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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