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How many carbs are in queso cotija?

1 cup of queso cotija contains about 4g of carbohydrate, 20g of protein, and 366 calories.

1 cup contains 4g carbs 4g net carbs · 0g fiber · 20g protein · 366 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 tablespoon (6.2g)0.2g0g0.2g
1 cup (100g)4g0g4g

Net carbs in queso cotija

1 cup of queso cotija contains 4g of net carbs — total carbs (4g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for queso cotija (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341149). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in queso cotija?

1 cup of queso cotija contains about 4g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 4g.

How many net carbs are in queso cotija?

Net carbs in 1 cup of queso cotija are about 4g — that is total carbs (4g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is queso cotija good for diabetics?

Queso cotija contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is queso cotija keto-friendly?

Whether queso cotija fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 4g of net carbs.

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