Cotija Cheese
Cotija cheese is rich in high-quality protein and an excellent source of calcium, supporting strong bones and teeth. It contains a notable amount of fat, primarily saturated fats, which give it a creamy and intense texture. Additionally, it provides important minerals like phosphorus and zinc, along with vitamins such as A and B12, beneficial for overall health. Its bold flavor complements various dishes while offering a nutritious boost.
Macro Impact
A Serving (28.35 g) of Cotija Cheese contains 102 calories, 6.2 g of protein, 0.95 g of carbohydrates, and 8.1 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 102 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace18 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace26 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort13 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort10 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace13 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)9 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (28.35 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates0.95 / 313 g(0%)
- Dietary Fiber0 / 38 g(0%)
- Soluble Fiber0 g
- Insoluble Fiber0 g
- Total Sugars0 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat8.1 / 83 g(10%)
- Saturated Fat4.7 / 25 g(19%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.34 g
- Cholesterol26.9 / 300 mg(9%)
- Omega-30.06 g
- Omega-60.28 g
- Omega-92.2 g
- Oleic Acid2.2 g
- Capric Acid0.15 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0.24 g
- Stearic Acid0.86 g
- Caprylic Acid0.02 g
- Linoleic Acid0.28 g
- Myristic Acid0.75 g
- Palmitic Acid2.1 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.06 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein6.2 / 56 g(11%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0 g
- Serine0 g
- Valine0 g
- Alanine0 g
- Cystine0 g
- Cysteine0 g
- Proline0 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0 g
- Histidine0 g
- Threonine0 g
- Isoleucine0 g
- Methionine0 g
- Tryptophan0 g
- Glutamic Acid0 g
- Aspartic Acid0 g
- Phenylalanine0 g
- Glycine0 g
- Leucine0 g
- Tyrosine0 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A64.9 / 900 ug(7%)
- Vitamin C0 / 90 mg(0%)
- Vitamin D0.07 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.07 / 15 mg(0%)
- Vitamin K0.54 / 120 ug(0%)
- Vitamin B60.01 / 1.3 mg(1%)
- Vitamin B120.64 / 2.4 ug(27%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.01 / 1.2 mg(1%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.14 / 1.3 mg(11%)
- Niacin (B3)0.03 / 16 mg(0%)
- Folate2.8 / 400 ug(1%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0 / 5 mg(0%)
- Biotin0 / 30 ug(0%)
- Choline4.4 / 550 mg(1%)
Minerals
- Calcium212.6 / 1,000 mg(21%)
- Iron0 / 8 mg(0%)
- Magnesium9.6 / 420 mg(2%)
- Phosphorus172.4 / 700 mg(25%)
- Potassium34.3 / 3,400 mg(1%)
- Sodium428.1 / 2,300 mg(19%)
- Zinc1.1 / 11 mg(10%)
- Copper0.03 / 0.9 mg(4%)
- Manganese0 / 2.3 mg(0%)
- Selenium5 / 55 ug(9%)
- Iodine18.4 / 150 ug(12%)
- Chromium0 / 35 ug(0%)
- Molybdenum0 / 45 ug(0%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water11.1 / 3,700 g(0%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g
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