Brie vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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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 selenium.
- Cotija cheese covers your daily need for 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.
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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 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.
| 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 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
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
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Fats
~30g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
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.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 729mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 800mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 1400mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 2.26µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.238mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | |
| Folate | 65µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.049mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.87mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 229µg | 6% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 30g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.486mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.029mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.114mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 1.187g | 2% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 20g | 2% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 366kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 152mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 3.97g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 8.333g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 100mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 21IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 17.5g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0% |
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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
45%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
105%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (100 mg)