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How Many Calories in Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 104 kcal | 5.7g |
| 100g | 366 kcal | 20.0g |
| 2 tsp | 18 kcal | 1.0g |
A cheese, mexican, queso cotija contains 366 calories per 100g. A typical 2 tsp (5g) provides about 18 calories. Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (5g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 366 kcal | 18 kcal |
| Protein | 20.0g | 1.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.0g | 0.2g |
| of which Sugars | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 30.0g | 1.5g |
| of which Saturates | 17.5g | 0.9g |
| Fibre | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 1400.0mg | 70mg |
| Potassium | 125.0mg | 6mg |
| Calcium | 800.0mg | 40mg |
| Iron | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin A | 229.0µg | 11µg |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 1µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (40% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (38% DV) — an excellent source
- High in calcium (62% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin A (25% DV) — an excellent source
- High in selenium (32% DV) — an excellent source
- High in riboflavin (B2) (38% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (88% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (61% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 18% DV
- Protein: 40% DV
- Carbohydrates: 1% DV
- Fibre: 0% DV
- Fat: 38% DV
- Saturated fat: 88% DV
- Sodium: 61% DV
- Potassium: 3% DV
- Calcium: 62% DV
- Iron: 0% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 25% DV
- Selenium: 32% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 38% DV
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Does cheese, mexican, queso cotija fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 20.0g of protein per 100g, cheese, mexican, queso cotija clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Low-carb / keto
Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija contains 4.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.
Moderation note
Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija is relatively energy-dense (366 kcal/100g) with 17.5g of saturated fat per 100g — fine as part of a varied diet, worth weighing rather than eyeballing if you're watching saturated fat intake specifically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in cheese, mexican, queso cotija per 100g?
Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija contains 366 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is cheese, mexican, queso cotija high in calories?
A 2 tsp of cheese, mexican, queso cotija (5g) has around 18 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is cheese, mexican, queso cotija good for weight loss?
Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija is fairly calorie-dense at 366 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 2 tsp provides about 18 calories.
How much protein is in cheese, mexican, queso cotija?
Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija contains 20.0g of protein per 100g.
Is cheese, mexican, queso cotija a good source of fibre?
Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does cheese, mexican, queso cotija compare to cheese, pasteurized process, american, fortified with vitamin d?
Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija has 366 calories per 100g, close to cheese, pasteurized process, american, fortified with vitamin d at 366 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
Is cheese, mexican, queso cotija keto-friendly?
Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija contains 4.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.
How many servings of cheese, mexican, queso cotija for 20g of protein?
With 20.0g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 100g of cheese, mexican, queso cotija to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other dairy closest to cheese, mexican, queso cotija by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, Mexican, Queso Cotija (this page) | 366 kcal | 20.0g | 4.0g | 30.0g |
| Cheese, Pasteurized Process, American, Fortified with Vitamin D | 366 kcal | 18.1g | 4.8g | 30.7g |
| Cheese, Muenster | 368 kcal | 23.4g | 1.1g | 30.0g |
| Cheese, Goat, Semisoft Type | 364 kcal | 21.6g | 0.1g | 29.8g |
| Cheese, Roquefort | 369 kcal | 21.5g | 2.0g | 30.6g |
| Milk, Dry, Nonfat, Regular | 362 kcal | 36.2g | 52.0g | 0.8g |
| Milk, Dry, Nonfat, Regular | 362 kcal | 36.2g | 52.0g | 0.8g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.