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La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2755663, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 28g serving, sourced verbatim.

28
Calorieslow density
1.7g
Proteinlow · 3% DV
0.6g
Carbslow · 0% DV
2.0g
Fatlow · 3% DV
28 calories per 28g serving

La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag contains 28 calories per 28g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 1.7g of protein, 2.0g of fat, and 0.6g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 39% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag carries 6.0g of protein per 100g, more than 39% of USDA whole foods.

6.0g
protein per 100g
Top 61%
protein vs USDA whole foods
100
calories per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag by La Chona contains 28 calories per 28g serving (100 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 1.7g of protein, 2.0g of fat, and 0.6g of carbohydrates per 28g serving. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values shown match the FDA-format Nutrition Label, computed per serving from USDA per-100g amounts via the manufacturer-declared serving size. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🥩 Low Carb

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag is catalogued there as FDC ID 2755663, a branded food entry from La Chona. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. The Nutrition Label below shows the per-serving values that match the package; the per-100 g basis is noted where the two differ.

By the per-100g standardization, La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag reads as low carb within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Milk

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 28g Amount per serving Calories 28 % Daily Value* Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 134mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 0.6g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 2g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 0mg 0% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 0mg 0% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 28g serving · 100 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

28
Calories per 28g serving
100 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

28 kcal = 1% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%1of 2,000 kcal
28 kcal = 1% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 1.7gF: 2.0gC: 0.6g
1.7g
Protein
3% DV
2.0g
Total Fat
3% DV
0.6g
Carbs
0% DV
134mg
Sodium
6% DV

Values shown per 28g serving, match the FDA Nutrition Label panel. USDA stores the raw amounts per 100g; this page applies the manufacturer-declared serving size to render the on-package values.

Where La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag ranks on protein

Its 6.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

6 39th percentile higher than 39% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 2.0 G
1%
Energy 100 KCAL
Protein 6.0 G
12%
Total Sugars 0.00 G
Total lipid (fat) 7.0 G
9%

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Sodium, Na 480 MG
21%

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Fatty acids, total saturated 4.0 G
20%

Key takeaways

  • La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag delivers 1.7g of protein per 100g, more than 39% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 28 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low carb patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag? ▼
La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag contains 28 calories per 28g serving (100 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 1.7g of protein, 2.0g of fat, and 0.6g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag? ▼
Per 28g serving, La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag has 1.7g protein (24% of calories), 2.0g fat, and 0.6g carbs.
How much sodium is in La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag? ▼
La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag contains 134mg of sodium per 28g serving, which is 6% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag keto-friendly? ▼
With only 0.6g of carbs per 28g serving, La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag can fit into a ketogenic diet. Carbs provide 8% of its total calories.
Is La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag good for a diet? ▼
La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag has 28 calories per 28g serving. This is relatively low in calories. Fat content: 2.0g.
How does La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag compare to other foods? ▼
La Chona Mexican Style Fresh Grated Cotija Cheese, 16 oz Bag provides 28 calories and 1.7g protein per 28g serving. That is 17 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2755663) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

How serving-size math works on this page: USDA stores all nutrient amounts on a per-100g basis for consistency across the catalog. Because the manufacturer declared a 28g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 28/100 = 0.280 to render the same values you would read on the FDA Nutrition Facts panel. The page surfaces both bases for full transparency.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

All federal data sources used on this page

Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.