Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Brie vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Brie and Cotija cheese

  • Brie has more Vitamin B6, Folate, and Iron, however, Cotija cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Cotija cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 77% more than Brie.
  • Brie has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, brie and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija.

Infographic

Brie vs Cotija cheese infographic
Infographic link

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.
Brie
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 240% 11% 0% 79% 106% 312% 183% 0% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +334.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1152.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Brie
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 36% 4.8% 15% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 52% 5% 15% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 0% 11% 283% 4.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +379.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.486mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
2
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 WaterWater +27.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +782.2%
Contains more OtherOther +197.4%
~equal in Protein ~20g
~equal in Fats ~30g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
1
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.187 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.5g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.333g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Cotija cheese Opinion
Calories 334kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Protein 20.75g 20g Brie
Fats 27.68g 30g Cotija cheese
Net carbs 0.45g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Carbs 0.45g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 100mg
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Magnesium 20mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Calcium 184mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 152mg 125mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 0mg Brie
Sugar 0.45g 0g Cotija cheese
Copper 0.019mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Zinc 2.38mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 188mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 629mg 1400mg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 174µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.029mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.486mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.114mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.049mg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.9µg Brie
Folate 65µg 10µg Brie
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.41g 17.5g Brie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 1.187g Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Cotija cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
43%
Brie
39%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (100 mg)

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.