Dairy & Alternatives · SOURCE-BASED NUTRITION
Cheese, cotija, solid nutrition facts
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Cheese, cotija, solid. Nutrient values are reported by USDA FoodData Central for the stated 100 g basis.
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MEASURED VALUES
Key nutrition facts
For 100 g
COMPLETE PROFILE
All available nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Atwater General Factors) | 351 kcal | — |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 47.6% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.72 g | 1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 27.2 g | 34.9% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 15.9 g | 79.5% |
| Cholesterol | 89.3 mg | 29.8% |
| Sodium, Na | 1,620 mg | 70.4% |
| Potassium, K | 117 mg | 2.5% |
| Calcium, Ca | 700 mg | 53.8% |
| Iron, Fe | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29.9 mg | 7.1% |
| Phosphorus, P | 486 mg | 38.9% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.6 mg | 32.7% |
| Copper, Cu | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.02 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Ash | 6.2 g | — |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 5.93 g | — |
| Iodine, I | 64.8 µg | — |
| Nitrogen | 3.74 g | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.71 g | — |
| Retinol | 166 µg | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.84 g | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 2.57 g | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 7.39 g | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.62 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) | 0 µg | — |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0 µg | — |
| Water | 40 g | — |
MEASURED NUTRIENT ROLES
Top nutrients that support the body
For 100 g, the strongest Daily Value contributions among nutrients available in this record are Calcium (53.8% DV), Phosphorus (38.9% DV) and Zinc (32.7% DV). The cards explain the normal roles of those nutrients, not a treatment effect of the food.
Calcium: bones, muscles and nerves
This amount provides 700 mg. Calcium helps form bones and teeth and supports normal muscle, nerve and blood-vessel function. This describes the nutrient’s normal role, not disease prevention or treatment.
Read the NIH/FDA nutrient referencePhosphorus: bones and cellular energy
This amount provides 486 mg. Phosphorus helps form bones and teeth and is involved in energy production and cell membranes. This describes the nutrient’s normal role, not disease prevention or treatment.
Read the NIH/FDA nutrient referenceZinc: immune function and repair
This amount provides 3.6 mg. Zinc supports immune function, DNA and protein synthesis, wound healing, growth and the sense of taste. This describes the nutrient’s normal role, not disease prevention or treatment.
Read the NIH/FDA nutrient referenceMEASURED CONTRIBUTIONS AND REVIEWED RECORDS
Food-specific benefits & evidence
High in Calcium
This amount provides 700 mg. Calcium helps form bones and teeth and supports normal muscle, nerve and blood-vessel function. This is a measured nutrient contribution, not proof that the food prevents or treats disease.
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Food data sources
- FoodData CentralU.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service
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