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Cotija Cheese Nutrition Facts

FoodData CentralUpdated 6 April 2026

One teaspoon of cotija cheese contains 18.3 calories, 1g protein, 0.2g carbs, and 1.5g fat. Cotija Cheese is a dairy product. It is high in protein, rich in calcium, and high in vitamin A.

18.3

cal

0.2g

carbs

1g

protein

1.5g

fat

0g

fiber

Vitamins in Cotija Cheese

Per 100g serving

Vitamin A
229mcg
25%
Vitamin D
0.5mcg
3%
Vitamin E
0.25mg
2%
Vitamin K
1.9mcg
2%
Vitamin B6
0.05mg
3%
Vitamin B12
2.26mcg
94%
Thiamin (B1)
0.03mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2)
0.49mg
38%
Niacin (B3)
0.11mg
1%
Folate
10mcg
3%

Minerals in Cotija Cheese

Per 100g serving

Calcium
800mg
62%
Magnesium
38mg
9%
Phosphorus
729mg
58%
Potassium
125mg
3%
Sodium
1400mg
61%
Zinc
3.87mg
35%
Selenium
17.7mcg
32%
Copper
0.24mg
27%

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