Queso cotija
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Cup100 g
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Tablespoon6 g

Calories in 1 tablespoon (6 g)
22 calories, 16.2 from fat
 
Carbs
0.2 g
 
Proteins
1.2 g
 
Fat
1.8 g
 
Sat. Fat
1.1 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 build strong bones), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion), Vitamin B12 (helps you to get a good night's sleep), Zinc (keeps brain function strong), Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Vitamin A (helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems) 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)
2%
Protein
0%
Carbs
0%
Fiber
3%
Fat
5%
Saturated Fat
2%
Cholesterol
2%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

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

Great source of Vitamin B12

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

MINERALS

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

Great source of Calcium

Helps you keep slim and trim; Helps prevent cancer.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Queso cotija

Serving Size: tablespoon (6g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 cal
Calories from Fat 16.2 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.8 g 2.8%
Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.3%
Cholesterol 6 mg 2%
Sodium 45.1 mg 1.9%
Total Carbohydrate 0.2 g 0.1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 1.2 g 2.4%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 45.8 IU 0.9%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.1%
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg 2.3%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1 mcg 0.1%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 48 mg 4.8%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.7%
Iron (Fe) 0 mg 0%
Magnesium (Mg) 2.3 mg 0.6%
Manganese (Mn) 0 mg 0%
Potassium (K) 7.5 mg 0.2%
Phosphorus (P) 43.7 mg 4.4%
Selenium (Se) 1.1 mcg 1.5%
Zinc (Zn) 0.2 mg 1.5%