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Cotija Cheese
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Cotija Cheese

DAIRY

D+

Cotija Cheese is a traditional Mexican aged, crumbly cheese commonly crumbled over tacos, elotes, salads and other dishes for a salty, tangy finish. It provides 24g of protein per 100g and is an excellent source of calcium. Cotija is prized for its firm texture and bright flavor, but it is also rela... Show more

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g / 379kcal

Carbs

3.2g

Sugar

1.0g

Fat

30.0g

Saturated Fat

19.0g

Protein

24.0g

Fiber

0.0g

Salt

5.0g

Health Summary

Based on science

106

Protein

Excellent

94

Sugar

Excellent

53

Satiety

Okay

41

Fat Profile

Okay

27

Protective

Avg

Not Vegan
Not Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Not Lactose Free
NOVA Classification: 3
Estimated Price: 5,00€/100g
Density: 1.1 g/ml

💊Vitamins

Vitamin A
260 μg RAE
Vitamin B6
0.08 mg
Vitamin B12
1.5 μg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
0.50 μg
Vitamin E
0.30 mg α-TE
Vitamin K
2.0 μg
Thiamine (B1)
0.03 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.35 mg
Niacin (B3)
0.10 mg
Folate
10 μg DFE
Choline
16 mg

Minerals

Calcium
900 mg
Copper
0.03 mg
Iodine
26 μg
Iron
0.20 mg
Magnesium
30 mg
Manganese
0.02 mg
Potassium
120 mg
Selenium
20 μg
Zinc
3.5 mg

🧬Amino Acids

Cysteine
168 mg
Histidine
648 mg
Isoleucine
1272 mg
Leucine
2304 mg
Lysine
1992 mg
Methionine
648 mg
Phenylalanine
1248 mg
Threonine
1104 mg
Tryptophan
336 mg
Tyrosine
1248 mg
Valine
1536 mg

🥑Fatty Acids

Saturated Fat
19 g
Trans Fats
1000 mg
Monounsaturated Fats
9000 mg
Omega-3
300 mg
Omega-6
1000 mg

🛡️Protective Compounds

CarotenoidsTrace
PolyphenolsNone
GlucosinolatesNone
379
kcal

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