Cotija Cheese Calories and Nutrition Facts
Cotija Cheese has 351 calories per 100 g, with 23.8 g protein, 2.7 g carbs and 27.2 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cheese, cotija, solid (FDC ID: 2647443).
A 100g serving of cotija cheese contains 351 calories, 23.8g protein, 2.7g total carbs (2.7g net carbs), and 27.2g fat.
Energy density
3.51 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
6.8 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
2.7 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
28 g
≈ 1 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 15.9g
- Sodium
- 1,620mg
Cheese, cotija, solid nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cheese, cotija, solid per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (23.8 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 351 kcal | — |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% |
| Fat | 27.2 g | 35% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 15.9 g | 80% |
| Sodium | 1620 mg | 70% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Cotija Cheese calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 3.51 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 100 kcal | 6.7 g | 0.8 g | 7.7 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 351 kcal | 23.8 g | 2.7 g | 27.2 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 398 kcal | 27 g | 3.1 g | 30.8 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 796 kcal | 54 g | 6.1 g | 61.7 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1592 kcal | 108 g | 12.2 g | 123.4 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2647443.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How cotija cheese compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, cotija cheese ranks 29th lowest in calories and 8th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 44% above it. The lightest option in the category is milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin a and vitamin d (fat free or skim) at 34 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is egg, white, dried at 79.9 g per 100 g.
| Dairy & Eggs (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧀 Cream cheese, full fat, block | 343 kcal | 5.8 g | 3.43 |
| 🍽️ Cream, heavy | 343 kcal | 2 g | 3.43 |
| 🧀 Cheese, cotija, solid (this page) | 351 kcal | 23.8 g | 3.51 |
| 🧀 Cheese, provolone, sliced | 357 kcal | 23.5 g | 3.57 |
| 🧀 Cheese, pasteurized process, American, vitamin D fortified | 366 kcal | 18 g | 3.66 |
Portion planning with cotija cheese
- 100 calories comes to about 28 g (1 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 84 g, bringing 295 kcal with it — that is 6.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 3% carbs, 27% protein, 70% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 23.8 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 2.7 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Cotija Cheese FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of cotija cheese?
One serving of 100 g provides 351 calories, 2.7 g total carbs, 23.8 g protein, and 27.2 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of cotija cheese?
Cotija Cheese contains 351 calories per 100 g, with 23.8 g protein, 2.7 g carbohydrate, and 27.2 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for cotija cheese?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cheese, cotija, solid" is FDC ID: 2647443. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of cotija cheese?
By calories, cotija cheese is approximately 3% carbohydrates, 27% protein, and 70% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of cotija cheese?
One ounce (28 g) of cotija cheese has 100 calories, with 6.7 g protein, 0.8 g carbs and 7.7 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 398 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1592 calories.
How much cotija cheese is 100 calories?
About 28 g of cotija cheese supplies 100 calories, because it carries 3.51 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much cotija cheese do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 84 g of cotija cheese, which also brings 295 calories with it. That works out to 6.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is cotija cheese high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Cotija Cheese sits 44% above the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 29th lowest of 40 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.