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Ice cream sandwich vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ice cream sandwich and Cotija cheese

  • Cotija cheese is higher than Ice cream sandwich in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cotija cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 94% more than Ice cream sandwich.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ice cream sandwich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ice cream sandwich 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.
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Calcium +830.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +912.5%
Contains more Zinc +545%
Contains more Selenium +471%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Equal in Copper - 0.238
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 21% 31% 11% 17% 17% 85% 50% 17%
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 -90.8%
Contains more Calcium +830.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +912.5%
Contains more Zinc +545%
Contains more Selenium +471%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Equal in Copper - 0.238

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1273.7%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4420%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 8% 0% 0% 28% 34% 30% 13% 7% 26% 7% 4%
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 E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1273.7%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin A +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4420%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +835.5%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Protein +366.2%
Contains more Fats +250.1%
Contains more Other +630%
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
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 +835.5%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Protein +366.2%
Contains more Fats +250.1%
Contains more Other +630%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.2%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.272 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +213.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream sandwich Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 37.14g 3.97g Ice cream sandwich
Protein 4.29g 20g Cotija cheese
Fats 8.57g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 37.14g 3.97g Ice cream sandwich
Calories 237kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 18.57g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 86mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.26mg 0mg Ice cream sandwich
Magnesium 29mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 72mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 115mg 125mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 129mg 1400mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.6mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.254mg 0.238mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 3.1µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 286IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.25mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.111mg 0.029mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.114mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.049mg Cotija cheese
Folate 34µg 10µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Cholesterol 21mg 100mg Ice cream sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.317g 17.5g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.661g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.272g 1.187g Ice cream sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ice cream sandwich Cotija cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Ice cream sandwich
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1271mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.183g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.