Queso Cotija

by Nuestro Queso Llc in Cheeses Barcode 0814633018277
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Queso Cotija by Nuestro Queso Llc provides 321 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 25 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 Cheeses category. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
25 g · High
Saturated fat
14.3 g · High
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
3.3 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (28 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 321 kcal 90 kcal 323
Total fat 25 g 7 g 9% 25.6
Saturated fat 14.3 g 4 g 20% 17.4 −18%
Carbohydrates 7.1 g 2 g 1% 4.5 +57%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 2 −100%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 25 g 7 g 14% 21.4 +17%
Salt 3.3 g 0.9 g 1.7 +92%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20877 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cheeses

Calories lower 41%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt higher 7%
Saturated fat lower 31%
Protein top 36%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Pasteurized milk, salt, titanium dioxide, cheese cultures, enzymes.

Palm oil freeNot veganMaybe vegetarian
Allergens
Milk

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1/4 cup (28 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0814633018277

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Queso Cotija?

Queso Cotija contains 321 kcal per 100 g and about 90 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (28 g)).

How much sugar is in Queso Cotija?

Queso Cotija has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Queso 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.

Is Queso Cotija vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Queso Cotija contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

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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