Cheese, mexican, queso cotija Nutrition Facts
Summary: 366 calories per 100 g serving. Net carbs: 4 g (total carbs 4 g – fiber 0 g) – keto friendly. Contains 20 g protein and 30 g fat.
Queso cotija is a crumbly Mexican cheese with a salty, bold flavor that adds a nice finish to tacos, elotes, and salads. It brings a rich, savory touch to simple dishes.
Per serving, it has 366 calories, 30g fat, 4g carbs, 20g protein, 0g fiber, and 0g sugar. With no sugar and no fiber, it’s not sweet or especially filling, but it is satisfying.
A little cotija goes a long way, so it’s easy to use for extra flavor without needing much. Its sharp taste makes it a favorite for brightening up Mexican meals.
Cheese, mexican, queso cotija
Serving size: 100 g
Calories366kcal
Net Carbs4g
Protein20g
Fat30g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 22%
Carbs 4%
Fat 74%
What is this food made of?
Water 41%
Protein 22%
Carbs 4%
Fat 33%
Blood Sugar Index0Low
Inflammation Score35Moderate
PRAL Score9.77Acidic
Amino Acid Score80%Complete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 366 | 18% | ||
| Fat | 30 g | 46% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 17.5 g | 88% | ||
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | ||
| Sodium | 1400 mg | 61% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% | ||
| Total Sugars | 0 g | — | ||
| Protein | 20 g | 40% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 mcg | 2% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 21 mcg | 105% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 mcg | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 865 mcg | 108% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 229 mcg | 29% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.5 mcg | 3% |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.3 mcg | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.9 mcg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central