Cotija cheese is a crumbly, salty Mexican cheese made from cow's milk. It is commonly crumbled over tacos, salads, beans, and corn as a flavorful topping.
Nutritionally, Cotija cheese is high in protein, fat, and sodium. Per 100 g it provides about 351 kcal, 2.7 g of carbohydrates, 23.8 g of protein, and 27.2 g of fat. It is also high in sodium, with about 1625 mg per 100 g.
Cotija cheese is usually used in small amounts as a topping. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Cotija Cheese?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical ounce (28 g) provides roughly 98 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
351 kcal
2.7 g
23.8 g
27.2 g
1 oz
28 g
98.3 kcal
0.8 g
6.7 g
7.6 g
2 tablespoons
20 g
70.2 kcal
0.5 g
4.8 g
5.4 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
