
Cacique Cotija cheese nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6g25% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat8g75% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Cacique Cotija cheese (1 oz, 28 g) has 100 calories, with 6 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in calcium (30% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 25% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium30%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat25%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 36 μg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 300 mg | 30% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 100 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 19minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 8minRunning (6 mph)
- 14minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Cacique Cotija cheese?
One serving of Cacique Cotija cheese (1 oz) has 100 calories, which works out to 357 calories per 100 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Cacique Cotija cheese high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 25% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Cacique Cotija cheese keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Cacique Cotija cheese?
430 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Cacique Cotija cheese?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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