USDA Survey

Queso cotija

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705746, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

351
Caloriesmoderate density
23.8g
Proteinhigh · 48% DV
2.7g
Carbslow · 1% DV
27.2g
Fathigh · 35% DV
351 calories per 100g

Queso cotija contains 351 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 23.8g of protein, 27.2g of fat, and 2.7g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 83% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Queso cotija is a protein standout, richer in protein than 83% of USDA whole foods.

23.8g
protein per 100g
Top 17%
protein vs USDA whole foods
351
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 →

Queso cotija contains 351 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 23.8g of protein, 27.2g of fat, and 2.7g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

💪 High Protein 🥩 Low Carb High Sodium

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. Queso cotija is catalogued there as FDC ID 2705746, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Queso cotija reads as high protein, low carb, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Queso cotija is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.

Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (54% DV).

Note: at 1625mg per 100g (71% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 351 % Daily Value* Total Fat 27g 35% Saturated Fat 16g 80% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 89mg 30% Sodium 1625mg 71% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 24g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 700mg 54% Iron 0mg 0% Potassium 117mg 2% * 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 100g

Macro Breakdown

351
Calories per 100g

351 kcal = 18% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%18of 2,000 kcal
351 kcal = 18% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 23.8gF: 27.2gC: 2.7g
23.8g
Protein
48% DV
27.2g
Total Fat
35% DV
2.7g
Carbs
1% DV
1625mg
Sodium
71% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Queso cotija ranks on protein

Its 23.8g 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 - Queso cotija vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

24 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Below this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Below this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). This entry sits in this band. 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 2.7 G
1%
Energy 351 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 0.00 G
0%
Protein 23.8 G
48%
Total Sugars 0.00 G
Total lipid (fat) 27.2 G
35%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 40.0 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 15 MG
Folate, DFE 10.0 UG
Folate, food 10.0 UG
Folate, total 10.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 0 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 2.3 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 1.9 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 700 MG
54%
Iron, Fe 0 MG
0%
Potassium, K 117 MG
2%
Sodium, Na 1625 MG
71%
Carotene, alpha 0.0 UG
Carotene, beta 0.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 0.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 30 MG
Phosphorus, P 486 MG
Retinol 166.0 UG
Selenium, Se 17.7 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 166.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0 MG
Zinc, Zn 4 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 89 MG
30%
Fatty acids, total saturated 15.9 G
80%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 5.9 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 1.2 G
MUFA 16:1 0.52 G
MUFA 18:1 7.6 G
MUFA 20:1 0.18 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 0.71 G
PUFA 18:3 0.20 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.54 G
SFA 12:0 0.84 G
SFA 14:0 2.6 G
SFA 16:0 7.4 G
SFA 18:0 2.6 G
SFA 4:0 1.6 G
SFA 6:0 0.59 G
SFA 8:0 0.06 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Queso cotija delivers 23.8g of protein per 100g, more than 83% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 351 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 54% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low carb, high sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Cheese, Blue or Roquefort

Survey
353 cal
P: 21.4gF: 28.7gC: 2.3g

Cheese, Gouda or Edam

Survey
356 cal
P: 24.9gF: 27.4gC: 2.2g

Cheese, Port du Salut

Survey
356 cal
P: 24.9gF: 27.4gC: 2.2g

Cheese, processed, with vegetables

Survey
356 cal
P: 14.1gF: 31.7gC: 3.5g

Cheese, Provolone

Survey
357 cal
P: 23.4gF: 28.1gC: 2.5g

Cheese, Mexican blend

Survey
362 cal
P: 21.9gF: 29.3gC: 2.4g

→ Compare Queso cotija side-by-side with Cheese and Cheese

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Queso cotija? ▼
Queso cotija contains 351 calories per 100g. It has 23.8g of protein, 27.2g of fat, and 2.7g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Queso cotija? ▼
Per 100g, Queso cotija has 23.8g protein (27% of calories), 27.2g fat, and 2.7g carbs.
How much sodium is in Queso cotija? ▼
Queso cotija contains 1625mg of sodium per 100g, which is 71% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Queso cotija keto-friendly? ▼
With only 2.7g of carbs per 100g, Queso cotija can fit into a ketogenic diet. Carbs provide 3% of its total calories.
Is Queso cotija good for a diet? ▼
Queso cotija has 351 calories per 100g. With 23.8g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 27.2g.
What vitamins and minerals are in Queso cotija? ▼
Queso cotija is notably rich in Calcium, Ca (54% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Queso cotija compare to other foods? ▼
Queso cotija provides 351 calories and 23.8g protein per 100g. That is 15 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 2705746) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

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

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.

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