El Mexicano - El Mexicano Cheese Aged Part Skim Milk Cheese, Granulado, Cotija has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 24.69 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Beverage.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 2, for El Mexicano - El Mexicano Cheese Aged Part Skim Milk Cheese, Granulado, Cotija, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 34% | |
| Calories from Fat | 66% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 0% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Calcium
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 705.5 IU | 14.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | |||
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
| Niacin | 0 mg | |||
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 705.5 mg | 70.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Iron | 0 mg | |||
| Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
| Phosphorus | 0 mg | |||
| Potassium | 0 mg | |||
| Sodium | 1693.2 mg | 70.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 0 mg | |||
| Copper | 0 mg |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g | |||
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49.4% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 32.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 Calories from Fat 60
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6 g 9.2%
Saturated Fat 4 g 20%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%
Sodium 480 mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0 g
Protein 7 g 14%
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C
Calcium 20% Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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