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Buttermilk vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Buttermilk and Cotija cheese

  • Cotija cheese is higher than Buttermilk in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Cotija cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 91% more than Buttermilk.
  • The amount of Sodium in Buttermilk is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
4
:
6
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Calcium +589.7%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2063.6%
Contains more Selenium +785%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Cotija cheese
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 +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Contains more Calcium +589.7%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2063.6%
Contains more Selenium +785%

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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
3
:
9
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1740.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1740.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +137.2%
Contains more Protein +504.2%
Contains more Fats +3309.1%
Contains more Other +802.2%
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +137.2%
Contains more Protein +504.2%
Contains more Fats +3309.1%
Contains more Other +802.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
1
:
2
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3497%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3497%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 3.97g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 20g Cotija cheese
Fats 0.88g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 4.79g 3.97g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 4.79g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 116mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.05mg 0mg Buttermilk
Magnesium 11mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 89mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 151mg 125mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 1400mg Buttermilk
Zinc 0.42mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.011mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 2µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 47IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 1IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.029mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.049mg Cotija cheese
Folate 5µg 10µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 100mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 17.5g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.952g)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.