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Nutritional Profile of Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija)
We got 49 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for three additional nutrients:
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Ash (Other)
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Dairy and Egg Products) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for three nutrients.
These are
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Ash (Other)
- Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- Sodium, Na (Minerals)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija)
In food category: Dairy and Egg Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 4 g | 1.1 g | 252 | 2127 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 8.3 g | 2.4 g | 47 | 486 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.2 g | 337.4 mg | 125 | 1428 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 17.5 g | 5 g | 42 | 161 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 30 g | 8.5 g | 36 | 301 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 1.6 g | 447.9 mg | 5 | 12 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 544 mg | 154.2 mg | 68 | 144 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 592 mg | 167.8 mg | 11 | 25 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 55 mg | 15.6 mg | 129 | 349 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 825 mg | 233.9 mg | 53 | 228 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 2.7 g | 776.8 mg | 52 | 115 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 7.8 g | 2.2 g | 45 | 202 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3.4 g | 966.7 mg | 29 | 276 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 7.6 g | 2.2 g | 33 | 534 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 521 mg | 147.7 mg | 57 | 464 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 185 mg | 52.4 mg | 9 | 292 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 989 mg | 280.4 mg | 125 | 1420 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 199 mg | 56.4 mg | 104 | 757 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 20 g | 5.7 g | 63 | 351 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 70 | 445 |
| Folate, food | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 63 | 279 |
| Folate, total | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 68 | 382 |
| Niacin | 114 µg | 32.3 µg | 226 | 2415 |
| Riboflavin | 486 µg | 137.8 µg | 41 | 331 |
| Thiamin | 29 µg | 8.2 µg | 118 | 855 |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3 µg | 0.6 µg | 22 | 502 |
| Vitamin B6 | 49 µg | 13.9 µg | 165 | 932 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 250 µg | 70.9 µg | 161 | 618 |
| beta-Carotene | 73 µg | 20.7 µg | 70 | 1093 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.9 µg | 0.5 µg | 104 | 906 |
| Retinol | 223 µg | 63.2 µg | 58 | 267 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 865 IU | 245.2 IU | 42 | 403 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 229 µg | 64.9 µg | 58 | 484 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 43 | 157 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 21 IU | 6 IU | 53 | 185 |
| Minerals (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 800 mg | 226.8 mg | 25 | 72 |
| Copper, Cu | 238 µg | 67.5 µg | 15 | 611 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 28 | 291 |
| Phosphorus, P | 729 mg | 206.7 mg | 27 | 85 |
| Potassium, K | 125 mg | 35.4 mg | 166 | 773 |
| Selenium, Se | 17.7 µg | 5 µg | 130 | 514 |
| Sodium, Na | 1.4 g | 396.9 mg | 21 | 134 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.9 mg | 1.1 mg | 22 | 526 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 28.3 mg | 95 | 281 |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 4.4 mg | 171 | 1002 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 38 g | 10.8 g | 347 | 1853 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 8 g | 2.3 g | 6 | 80 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 366 kcal | 103.8 kcal | 46 | 322 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,530 kj | 433.7 kj | 32 | 153 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Mexican Cheese (Queso Cotija)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tsp | 5.0 g | 0.2 oz |
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(Blend, Reduced Fat) | 53 |
(Queso Anejo) | 71 |
(Queso Asadero) | 70 |
(Queso Chihuahua) | 71 |
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