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Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

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Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 94% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (20g) and fat (30g) are substantial, making Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija packs 366 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 1400mg per 100g (61% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija delivers meaningful amounts of 12 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories366KCAL
Protein20G
Fat30G
Carbs4G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

366kcal
  • Protein22%20 g
  • Fat74%30 g
  • Carbs4%4 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water38.0G
Energy366KCAL
Protein20.0G
Total lipid (fat)30.0G
Carbohydrate, by difference4.0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol100MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.03MG
Riboflavin0.49MG
Niacin0.11MG
Vitamin B-60.05MG
Folate, total10.0UG
Vitamin B-122.3UG
Vitamin A, RAE229UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.25MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.50UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)1.9UG
Calcium, Ca800MG
Iron, Fe0MG
Magnesium, Mg38.0MG
Phosphorus, P729MG
Potassium, K125MG
Sodium, Na1400MG
Zinc, Zn3.9MG
Copper, Cu0.24MG
Selenium, Se17.7UG
Energy1531kJ
Ash8.0G
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food10.0UG
Folate, DFE10.0UG
Choline, total15.4MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol223UG
Carotene, beta73.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU865IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units21.0IU
Fatty acids, total saturated17.5G
SFA 4:01.6G
SFA 6:00.59G
SFA 8:00.06G
SFA 10:00.54G
SFA 12:00.82G
SFA 14:02.7G
SFA 16:07.7G
SFA 18:03.4G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated8.3G
MUFA 16:10.52G
MUFA 18:17.6G
MUFA 20:10.18G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.2G
PUFA 18:20.99G
PUFA 18:30.20G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Fatty acids, total trans0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
tsp (5g)181g1.5g0.2g

Scaled from Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija is a excellent source of Calcium (62% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija is a excellent source of Sodium (61% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija is a excellent source of Protein (40% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija is a excellent source of Zinc (35% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 1400mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Mexican Queso Cotija fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 20.0g protein and only 4.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 10% (#826 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories366
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.0G38%
Cholesterol 100MG33%
Sodium 1400MG61%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 20.0G40%
Vitamin D 0.50UG3%
Calcium 800MG62%
Iron 0MG0%
Potassium 125MG3%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 170898.

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