Queso cotija
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Cup100 g
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Tablespoon6 g

Calories in 1 cup (100 g)
366 calories, 270 from fat
 
Carbs
4 g
 
Proteins
20 g
 
Fat
30 g
 
Sat. Fat
17.5 g

KEY FACTS

(learn about health benefits or risks)
  • Queso cotija has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.13 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (15.7%/cal) - a good source of Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process), Vitamin B12 (helps prevent Alzheimer's disease), Zinc (very important in dealing with prostate disorders), Selenium (helps the regulation of hormones in the body), Vitamin A (fights cancer and slows down tumor growth) and Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels).
  • Queso cotija contains a high amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (0.05%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (40% of DV/100g) and relatively high in saturated fat (88% of DV/100g)! This item has no fiber content (0% of DV/100g).
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.7 cal/g)
High
Density
(15.7 %/cal)
Very High
Density
(1.5 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
40%
Protein
1%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
46%
Fat
88%
Saturated Fat
33%
Cholesterol
31%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin B12

Helps you to get a good night's sleep; Helps prevent Alzheimer's disease.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Calcium

Helps prevent cancer; Helps you build strong bones.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Queso cotija

Serving Size: cup (100g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 cal
Calories from Fat 270 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 30 g 46.2%
Saturated Fat 17.5 g 87.5%
Cholesterol 100 mg 33.3%
Sodium 751 mg 31.3%
Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1.3%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 20 g 40%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 763.3 IU 15.3%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 2.5%
Vitamin B12 2.3 mcg 37.7%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.5 mcg 0.1%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.9 mcg 2.4%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 800 mg 80%
Copper (Cu) 0.2 mg 11.9%
Iron (Fe) 0 mg 0%
Magnesium (Mg) 38 mg 9.5%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 125 mg 3.6%
Phosphorus (P) 729 mg 72.9%
Selenium (Se) 17.7 mcg 25.3%
Zinc (Zn) 3.9 mg 25.8%