Cotija Cheese
Packaged product Produits laitiers et oeufs El Mexicano
Cotija Cheese contains 321 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 66 % of its calories come from fat, with 34 % 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.
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 | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21,4 g | 27 % |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89,3 mg | 30 % |
| Sodium L | 1 714 mg | 75 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 25 g | 50 % |
% 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 34 %
- Fat 66 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein25 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)
- Fat21,4 gabove the median for produits laitiers et oeufs (median 10 g)
- Sodium1 714 mgin the top quarter of produits laitiers et oeufs (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- El Mexicano
- Barcode
- 0042743010007
- Label serving
- 1 portion (28 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 321 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Cotija Cheese high in protein?
Cotija Cheese contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 1 portion, 28 g (28 g). About 34 % 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 21,4 g of fat per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Cotija Cheese?
100 g contains 1 714 mg of sodium, 75 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 4 juin 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 0042743010007. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 4 juin 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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