Is cotija keto?

Cotija

Keto-friendly Yes — cotija is keto-friendly.

A salty, aged Mexican cheese with about 1 g net carbs per ounce. A sprinkle finishes street-corn-style zucchini and taco bowls.

Nutrition per serving

1 oz · 28 g
Net carbs
1.1g
Calories
102kcal
Protein
5.6g
Fat
8.4g
Total carbs
1.1 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 6%

About 125 g of cotija adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.5 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for cotija
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories102 kcal366 kcal
Total carbohydrate1.1 g4 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs1.1 g4 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein5.6 g20 g
Fat8.4 g30 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is cotija keto?

Yes — cotija is keto-friendly. A salty, aged Mexican cheese with about 1 g net carbs per ounce. A sprinkle finishes street-corn-style zucchini and taco bowls.

How many net carbs are in cotija?

1 oz (28 g) of cotija has about 1.1 g net carbs (1.1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 4 g net carbs.

How much cotija can I eat on keto?

About 125 g of cotija adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.5 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 6% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170898): Cheese, mexican, queso cotija. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $7.17/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $4.49 for 10 oz block. How we estimate prices

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