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 per 100-gram serving | 366 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3.97 grams |
| Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are 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. | 0mg |
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
Calcium:
800 mg of 1,000 mg
80%
Iron:
0 mg of 8 mg
0%
Magnesium:
38 mg of 420 mg
9%
Phosphorus:
729 mg of 700 mg
104%
Potassium:
125 mg of 3,400 mg
4%
Sodium:
1400 mg of 2,300 mg
61%
Zinc:
3.87 mg of 11 mg
35%
Copper:
0.238 mg of 1 mg
26%
Manganese:
0 mg of 2 mg
0%
Selenium:
17.7 µg of 55 µg
32%
Choline:
15.4 mg of 550 mg
3%
Mineral chart - relative view
Sodium
1400 mg
TOP 3%
Calcium
800 mg
TOP 5%
Phosphorus
729 mg
TOP 8%
Zinc
3.87 mg
TOP 24%
Magnesium
38 mg
TOP 27%
Copper
0.238 mg
TOP 28%
Selenium
17.7 µg
TOP 49%
Potassium
125 mg
TOP 77%
Choline
15.4 mg
TOP 80%
Iron
0 mg
TOP 100%
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
865 IU of 5,000 IU
17%
Vitamin E :
0.25 mg of 15 mg
2%
Vitamin D:
0.5 µg of 10 µg
5%
Vitamin C:
0 mg of 90 mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.029 mg of 1 mg
2%
Vitamin B2:
0.486 mg of 1 mg
37%
Vitamin B3:
0.114 mg of 16 mg
1%
Vitamin B5:
0 mg of 5 mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0.049 mg of 1 mg
4%
Folate:
10 µg of 400 µg
3%
Vitamin B12:
2.26 µg of 2 µg
94%
Vitamin K:
1.9 µg of 120 µg
2%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin B2
0.486 mg
TOP 15%
Vitamin A
865 IU
TOP 20%
Vitamin B12
2.26 µg
TOP 29%
Vitamin D
0.5 µg
TOP 48%
Folate
10 µg
TOP 62%
Vitamin K
1.9 µg
TOP 66%
Vitamin E
0.25 mg
TOP 71%
Vitamin B6
0.049 mg
TOP 79%
Vitamin B1
0.029 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin B3
0.114 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 40%
20 g of 50 g
40%
Fats:
Daily Value: 46%
30 g of 65 g
46%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.97 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
38 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
8.03 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.187 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 Cheddar Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 3.97g | N/A | 60% |
13.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 3.97g | 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
|
| Iron | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Calcium | 800mg | 80% | 5% |
6.4 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 125mg | 4% | 77% |
1.2 times less than Cucumber
|
| Magnesium | 38mg | 9% | 27% |
3.7 times less than Almond
|
| 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 | 3.87mg | 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 | 865IU | 17% | 20% |
19.3 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 229µg | 25% | 25% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | 71% |
5.8 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 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 | 2.26µg | 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 sprout
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 17.5g | 88% | 7% |
3 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.33g | N/A | 19% |
1.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.19g | 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
82%
Saturated Fat 18g
33%
Cholesterol 100mg
0%
Sodium 1,400mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
20g
Vitamin D
21mcg
4%
Calcium
800mg
80%
Iron
0mg
0%
Potassium
125mg
4%
*
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
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
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
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ⓘ
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 Sugars
ⓘ
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.
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References
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