Cheese, cotija, solid
Per 100 g, Cheese, cotija, solid provides 351 calories, 2.7 g carbohydrate, 23.8 g protein and 0 g fibre.
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351kcal 18% RI Reference IntakeEU/UK adult daily energy reference of 2,000 kcal used on packaged-food nutrition labels (Reg. 1169/2011). Switch to the US toggle for FDA Daily Values.
36%Nutrient scoreNutrient ScoreThe share of this food's 14 rated nutrients that score well for its calories, a good source of beneficial nutrients while staying low in saturated fat, sodium and added sugars.14 available of 33 total nutrients with a Daily Value14of33
Protein23.8g27% kcal
Carbs2.7g3% kcal
Fat27.2g70% kcal
Fiber—
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- Protein ProteinBuilds and repairs tissue, drives enzymes and hormones. Made up of amino acids, nine of which the body can't make itself.UK adult RI: 50 g/day23.8g23.8g48%
- Fat FatAll fats combined: saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans. Carries fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and contributes 9 kcal per gram.UK adult RI: 70 g/day27.2g27.2g39%
- Carbohydrate CarbohydrateAll carbohydrate combined: sugars, starches, and fiber. Calculated by subtracting water + protein + fat + ash from the food's total mass, hence "by difference".UK adult RI: 260 g/day2.72g2.72g1%
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Vitamins
- Vitamin D Vitamin DFat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health, measured here in International Units (1 µg = 40 IU). The skin also synthesises it from sunlight, so dietary intake matters most over winter.UK adult RI: 200 IU/day0IU0IU0%
- Vitamin D Vitamin DFat-soluble vitamin essential for calcium absorption and bone health. The skin also synthesises it from sunlight, so dietary intake matters most over winter.UK adult RI: 5 µg/day0µg0µg0%
Minerals
- Calcium CalciumMajor mineral for bone density, muscle contraction, and nerve signalling.UK adult RI: 800 mg/day700mg700mg87%
- Iron IronCarries oxygen in haemoglobin. Plant (non-heme) iron absorbs less efficiently than meat (heme) iron, pair with vitamin C to boost absorption.UK adult RI: 14 mg/day0mg0mg0%
- Magnesium MagnesiumCofactor in 300+ enzyme reactions, energy metabolism, muscle relaxation, blood pressure regulation.UK adult RI: 375 mg/day29.9mg29.9mg8%
- Phosphorus PhosphorusMajor mineral for bones, energy storage (ATP), and cell membranes. Widespread in protein-rich foods.UK adult RI: 700 mg/day486mg486mg69%
- Potassium PotassiumElectrolyte mineral that counters sodium's effect on blood pressure. Concentrated in fruit, vegetables, beans, and dairy.UK adult RI: 2,000 mg/day117mg117mg6%
- Sodium SodiumMineral mostly consumed as salt (sodium chloride). Excess raises blood pressure in salt-sensitive people.UK adult RI: 2,400 mg/day1625mg1625mg68%
- Zinc ZincTrace mineral for immune function, wound healing, and sense of taste. Best absorbed from animal foods; phytates in grains reduce uptake.UK adult RI: 10 mg/day3.60mg3.60mg36%
- Copper CopperTrace mineral involved in iron metabolism and connective tissue.UK adult RI: 1 mg/day0mg0mg0%
- Manganese ManganeseTrace mineral for bone formation and antioxidant enzymes.UK adult RI: 2 mg/day0.02mg0.02mg1%
- Iodine IodineTrace mineral essential for thyroid hormone synthesis. Dairy, seafood, and iodised salt are the main sources.UK adult RI: 150 µg/day64.8µg64.8µg43%
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- How many calories are in Cheese, cotija, solid?
- Cheese, cotija, solid has 351 calories per 100 g.
- How much protein is in Cheese, cotija, solid?
- Cheese, cotija, solid provides 23.8 g of protein per 100 g.
- How many carbs are in Cheese, cotija, solid?
- Cheese, cotija, solid contains 2.7 g of carbohydrate per 100 g.
- How much fat is in Cheese, cotija, solid?
- Cheese, cotija, solid has 27.2 g of fat per 100 g.
Values shown for the selected serving and per 100 g. % RI follows the UK / EU Reference Intakes (Reg. 1169/2011) for adults and children 4 + years. Reference only, not medical or dietary advice (Terms & Conditions §3).