Calories in 1 Tbsp of Queso Cotija
1 tbsp of queso cotija (6 g) has 22 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.5 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 0.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 27% protein, 70% fat and 3% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of queso cotija has 44 calories. Burning 22 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Queso Cotija: common questions
How many calories are in 1 tbsp of queso cotija?
1 tbsp of queso cotija weighs about 6 g and has 22 calories.
How much protein is in 1 tbsp of queso cotija?
1 tbsp of queso cotija has 1.5 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of queso cotija?
1 tbsp of queso cotija has 0.2 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much queso cotija is 100 calories?
100 calories of queso cotija is 28 g, about 1/4 cup of queso cotija.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2705746. Original description: Queso cotija. Portion weights are USDA household measures.