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Queso cotija Mexican cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of queso cotija mexican cheese contains 366 calories, with 20 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrate and 30 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 22% Carbs 4% Fat 74%
How queso cotija mexican cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso cotija Mexican cheese | 366 kcal | 20 g | 4 g | 30 g |
| American pasteurized process cheese | 366 kcal | 18.1 g | 4.8 g | 30.7 g |
| Queso anejo Mexican cheese | 373 kcal | 21.4 g | 4.6 g | 30 g |
| Roquefort cheese | 369 kcal | 21.5 g | 2 g | 30.6 g |
| Semisoft goat cheese | 364 kcal | 21.6 g | 0.1 g | 29.8 g |
Nutrition facts for queso cotija mexican cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 366 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 17.5 g |
| Salt | 3.5 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in queso cotija mexican cheese
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3 µg | 94% |
| Calcium | 800 mg | 62% |
| Phosphorus | 729 mg | 58% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.49 mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 3.9 mg | 35% |
| Selenium | 17.7 µg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.24 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 229 µg | 25% |
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Calories in common queso cotija mexican cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of queso cotija mexican cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tsp (5 g) | 18.3 kcal | 1 g | 0.2 g | 1.5 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 366 kcal | 20 g | 4 g | 30 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in queso cotija mexican cheese?
Queso cotija mexican cheese has 366 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in queso cotija mexican cheese?
Queso cotija mexican cheese contains 20 g of protein per 100 g.
Is queso cotija mexican cheese low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Queso cotija mexican cheese has 4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is queso cotija mexican cheese a good source of protein?
Queso cotija mexican cheese provides 20 g of protein per 100 g — about 22% of its calories come from protein.
Are these queso cotija mexican cheese calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170898 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
