Cotija cheese nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cheese, mexican, queso cotija
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Cotija cheese
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 366 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 4 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 2 tsp (5 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 22.8 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 97% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 95% of foods
Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 93% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 93% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 92% of foods
Cotija cheese calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 366 | |
| Calories in 2 tsp | 18 | 5 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
2595IU of 5,000IU
52%
Vitamin E:
0.75mg of 15mg
5%
Vitamin D:
1.5µg of 10µg
15%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.09mg of 1mg
7.3%
Vitamin B2:
1.5mg of 1mg
112%
Vitamin B3:
0.34mg of 16mg
2.1%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.15mg of 1mg
11%
Folate:
30µg of 400µg
7.5%
Vitamin B12:
6.8µg of 2µg
283%
Choline:
46mg of 550mg
8.4%
Vitamin K:
5.7µg of 120µg
4.8%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.5 µg
TOP 48%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 40%
20 g of 50 g
20 g (40% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 46%
30 g of 65 g
30 g (46% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
4 g of 300 g
4 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
38 g of 2,000 g
38 g (2% of DV )
Other:
8 g
8 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
18 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.2 g
All nutrients for Cotija cheese per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% | 20% |
7.8 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 20g | 48% | 25% |
7.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 30g | 46% | 7% |
1.1 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 4g | N/A | 60% |
13.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 4g | 1% | 63% |
7.1 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% | 11% |
3.7 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 5% | 48% |
4.4 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 38mg | 9% | 27% |
3.7 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 800mg | 80% | 5% |
6.4 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 125mg | 4% | 77% |
1.2 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Sugar | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.24mg | 26% | 28% |
1.7 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 35% | 24% |
1.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 104% | 8% |
4 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 1400mg | 61% | 3% |
2.9 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 25% | 25% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | 71% |
5.8 times less than Kiwi
|
| Selenium | 18µg | 32% | 49% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 2% | 83% |
9.2 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.49mg | 37% | 15% |
3.7 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.11mg | 1% | 91% |
84 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 4% | 79% |
2.4 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3µg | 94% | 29% |
3.2 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | 66% |
53.5 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | 62% |
6.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Choline | 15mg | 3% | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 88% | 7% |
3 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.3g | N/A | 19% |
1.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | N/A | 42% |
39.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
46%
Total Fat
30g
80%
Saturated Fat 18g
0
Trans Fat
0g
33%
Cholesterol 100mg
61%
Sodium 1400mg
1.3%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
20g
Vitamin D
21mcg
3.5%
Calcium
800mg
80%
Iron
0mg
0
Potassium
125mg
3.7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.