La Chona Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6g25% of calories
- Carbs2g8% of calories
- Fat7g66% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of La Chona Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese (¼ cup, 28 g) has 100 calories, with 6 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in calcium (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 21% and 20% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium21%
- Saturated fat20%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 75 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 227 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 1% |
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 La Chona Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
One serving of La Chona Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese (¼ cup) has 100 calories, which works out to 357 calories per 100 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is La Chona Cotija Mexican Style Grated 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 La Chona Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 8% of calories.
How much sodium is in La Chona Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
480 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in La Chona Cotija Mexican Style Grated Cheese?
0.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
