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American cheese vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between American cheese and Cotija cheese

  • American cheese has more Calcium, and Iron, however, Cotija cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Cotija cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 32% more than American cheese.
  • Cotija cheese contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
:
5
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +417.4%
Equal in Potassium - 125
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14.1%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.2%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +417.4%
Equal in Potassium - 125

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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
5
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 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 E +220%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Carbs - 3.97
Equal in Water - 38
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 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 Protein +10.3%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Carbs - 3.97
Equal in Water - 38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
1
:
2
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.187
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.187

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 18.13g 20g Cotija cheese
Fats 31.79g 30g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 371kcal 366kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 1045mg 800mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 132mg 125mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 1400mg Cotija cheese
Zinc 2.49mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 17.7µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 865IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 229µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.25mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 21IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.049mg American cheese
Folate 8µg 10µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.9µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 100mg
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.187g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (100 mg)
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.