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Turkey egg vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey egg and Cotija cheese different?

  • Turkey egg is richer in Iron, and Selenium, while Cotija cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 278% more than Cotija cheese.
  • Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol.

Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija types were used in this article.

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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 more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
Contains more Calcium +708.1%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.8%
Contains more Zinc +144.9%
Contains more Copper +283.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Selenium +93.8%
Contains more Calcium +708.1%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.8%
Contains more Zinc +144.9%
Contains more Copper +283.9%

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 B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +610%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.486
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
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 B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +610%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.486

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +90.8%
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +152.5%
Contains more Carbs +245.2%
Contains more Other +916.5%
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 Water +90.8%
Contains more Protein +46.2%
Contains more Fats +152.5%
Contains more Carbs +245.2%
Contains more Other +916.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.15g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 13.68g 20g Cotija cheese
Fats 11.88g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 1.15g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 171kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Calcium 99mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 4.1mg 0mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 13mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 170mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 142mg 125mg Turkey egg
Sodium 151mg 1400mg Turkey egg
Zinc 1.58mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.062mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.038mg Turkey egg
Selenium 34.3µg 17.7µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 554IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 166µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.029mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.049mg Turkey egg
Folate 71µg 10µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.219mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.672mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.855mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.201mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.924mg Turkey egg
Methionine 0.442mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.773mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.33mg Turkey egg
Cholesterol 933mg 100mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 3.632g 17.5g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.187g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey egg 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
48%
Turkey egg
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.868g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 833mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.