Calories in Mexican Style Grated Cotija Cheese, Mexican Style

📏 Serving Size: 1/4 cup (28.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 100.0
  • Total Fat 7.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol 10.1 mg
  • Sodium 479.9 mg
  • Potassium 40.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 2.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 6.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 227.1 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.1 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Mexican Style Grated Cotija Cheese, Mexican Style contains 100.0 calories per serving (1/4 cup (28.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. The majority of its calories come from fat (7.0g, 66.3% of calories), including 4.0g of saturated fat. It provides a noteworthy 227.1mg of calcium (17% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ Low Calorie ⚠️ High Saturated Fat

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Pasteurized Milk, Nonfat Milk, Palm Oil, Salt, Whey, Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Stabilizer, Emulsifier, Cultures, Enzymes, Potato Starch, Cellulose, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Natamycin (natural Mold Inhibitor).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives

Artificial Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate, Natamycin

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Mexican Style Grated Cotija Cheese, Mexican Style contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories100.0 kcal5%
Total Fat7.0 g9%
Saturated Fat4.0 g20%
Cholesterol10.1 mg3%
Sodium479.9 mg21%
Total Carbohydrate2.0 g1%
Protein6.0 g12%
Calcium227.1 mg17%
Iron0.1 mg0%
Potassium40.0 mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Mexican Style Grated Cotija Cheese, Mexican Style accounts for 5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 66.3% of the calories.

Fat 66.3%
Protein 25.3%
Fat 66.3% Carbs 8.4% Protein 25.3%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 100.0 calories in Mexican Style Grated Cotija Cheese, Mexican Style? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 7.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 17.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 10.9 min
HIIT 9.3 min
Barre 19.5 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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