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El mexicano, grated parmesan style mexican cheese, cotija
Nutri-Score E NOVA 4
View detailsEl mexicano, grated parmesan style mexican cheese, cotija
El mexicano, grated parmesan style mexican cheese, cotija by El Mexicano provides 400 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 20 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Mexican cheeses category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 5 g (5 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 20 kcal | 359 +12% | |
| Total fat | 30 g | 1.5 g | 2% | 29 |
| Saturated fat | 20 g | 1 g | 5% | 25.5 −22% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 6.7 −100% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0.5 −100% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Protein | 20 g | 1 g | 2% | 32.6 −39% |
| Salt | 4.5 g | 0.2 g | 1.5 +193% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 126 Mexican cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other mexican cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Cultured pasteurized grade a milk, salt, enzymes, potato and corn starch, dextrose, calcium sulfate.
Product details
- Serving size
- 5 g (5 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0042743122915
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in El mexicano, grated parmesan style mexican cheese, cotija?
El mexicano, grated parmesan style mexican cheese, cotija contains 400 kcal per 100 g and about 20 kcal per serving (5 g (5 g)).
How much sugar is in El mexicano, grated parmesan style mexican cheese, cotija?
El mexicano, grated parmesan style mexican cheese, cotija has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is El mexicano, grated parmesan style mexican cheese, cotija healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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