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Cotija Cheese

Cotija Cheese

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Cotija is a hard, crumbly Mexican cheese made from cow's milk. Originating from the town of Cotija in Michoacán, this cheese is known for its salty, assertive flavor that intensifies with age. Its firm, dry texture makes it ideal for grating or crumbling over tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican dishes, adding a burst of flavor and textural contrast.

Macro Impact

A 1 oz serving contains 102 calories, 6g protein, 1g carbs, and 8g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 oz (28.35 g)
Amount per serving
Calories102
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g
10%
Saturated Fat5g
24%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat2g
Cholesterol27mg
9%
Sodium428mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate0.9g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein6g
Vitamin D0.1mcg
0%
Calcium213mg
16%
Iron0mg
0%
Potassium34mg
1%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
1 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
8 / 78 g
10%
Monounsaturated
2 / 31 g
6%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
1%
Saturated
5 / 23 g
20%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
27 / 300 g
9%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
1%
Omega 9
2 g
Protein
Protein
6 / 80 g
8%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
1%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
11%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
0%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
0%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
1%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
1 / 2 mcg
27%
Folate
3 / 400 mcg
1%
Vitamin A
65 / 800 mcg
8%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
213 / 1k mg
21%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
4%
Iron
0 / 13 mg
0%
Magnesium
10 / 370 mg
3%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
0%
Phosphorous
172 / 700 mg
25%
Potassium
34 / 3k mg
1%
Selenium
5 / 55 mcg
9%
Sodium
428 / 2.3k mg
19%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
11%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
18 / 150 mcg
12%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
11 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
4 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Cheese, cotija, solid. USDA Foundational Foods. FDC ID 2647443.
  2. 2.Cheese, mexican, queso cotija. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170898.

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