Grated Cotija
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Grated Cotija by EL LATINO scores 8/10 for Energy based on complex carbs without sugar crash.
Grated Cotija by EL LATINO provides 300 calories, 20.0g protein, 30.0g fat, and 20.0g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 6.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Energy, Clean Label health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding certain nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 20.0g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ⚠High sodium content (1700mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
- ⚠High in saturated fat (20.0g per 100g) — may impact LDL cholesterol levels.
Deep Analysis
Grated Cotija by EL LATINO sits near the middle of the cheese category with 300 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 300 kcal per 100g (category avg: 321)
- •Protein: 20.0g per 100g (category avg: 26.3g)
- •Saturated fat: 20.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 1700mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake. Not the best choice if you're watching saturated fat for heart health.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 20.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 1700mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 3400mg — roughly 148% of the daily limit.
Better Alternatives
Grated Cotija is a solid choice in its category. For variety, browse other top-scoring cheese products on NutritionRanked.
Ingredients
Pasteurized milk, enzymes, cultures, salt, free flow powder (potato starch, corn starch, desxtrose, calcium sulfate, natamycin, enzyme), added to prevent caking.