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Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) — Nutrition Facts
USDA FoodData Central · Low protein density5.5 g protein per 100 kcal
Protein 22% · 20 g
Carbs 4% · 4 g
Fat 74% · 30 g
Diet compliance
| Diet | Why |
|---|
| ✓ Keto | 4 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✗ Carnivore | not animal flesh |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✓ Vegetarian | no meat or fish (dairy/eggs OK) |
| ✗ Whole30 | contains an excluded group |
Nutrition label — per 100 g
Nutrition Facts
Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) · per 100 g
Calories366
Total Fat 30 g38% DV
Saturated Fat 17.5 g88% DV
Cholesterol 100 mg33% DV
Sodium 1,400 mg61% DV
Total Carbs 4 g1% DV
Fiber 0 g0% DV
Sugars 0 g
Protein 20 g40% DV
Vitamin D 0.5 µg · Calcium 800 mg · Iron 0 mg · Potassium 125 mg
Based on FDA Daily Values · USDA FoodData Central
Calories & protein per common portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 366 |
| 2 tsp | 5 g | 18.3 |
Protein per calorie
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FAQ
How many calories are in Cheese (mexican, queso cotija)?
Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) has 366 calories per 100 grams, which is about 18.3 calories per 2 tsp.
How much protein is in Cheese (mexican, queso cotija)?
Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) has 20 g of protein per 100 grams — 5.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) keto-friendly?
Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) has 4 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Is Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) vegan?
Cheese (mexican, queso cotija) is vegetarian but not vegan (contains dairy or eggs).
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