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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua and Cotija cheese

  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is richer in Iron, yet Cotija cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cotija cheese is 51% higher.
  • Cotija cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso chihuahua and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
3
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7
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Potassium +140.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +891.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Potassium +140.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +891.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
5
:
5
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +348.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 15% 0% 5% 52% 3% 17% 13% 2% 129% 7%
Cotija cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 5% 15% 0% 8% 113% 3% 0% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +348.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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2
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +97.3%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
22% 30% 6% 39% 4%
Protein: 21.56 g
Fats: 29.68 g
Carbs: 5.56 g
Water: 39.13 g
Other: 4.07 g
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +97.3%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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2
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Cotija cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.56g 3.97g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 21.56g 20g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Fats 29.68g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 5.56g 3.97g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 374kcal 366kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 5.56g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 651mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.47mg 0mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 23mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 442mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 52mg 125mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 617mg 1400mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 3.5mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.024mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 193IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.25mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 22IU 21IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.114mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.279mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.049mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Folate 2µg 10µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 1.03µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.9µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.198mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Threonine 0.818mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Isoleucine 1.076mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Leucine 2.017mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 1.536mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.608mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.037mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Valine 1.266mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Histidine 0.598mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 105mg 100mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 18.843g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.443g 8.333g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 0.892g 1.187g Cotija cheese

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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Cotija cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.343g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173438/nutrients
  2. Cotija cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170898/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.