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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +245.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +589.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2063.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +821.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +719.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1535.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +927.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.31 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
4.79 g
Water:
90.13 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +504.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3309.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +802.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.187 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3180.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 89mg | 729mg | 91% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 2.26µg | 85% |
| Saturated fat | 0.548g | 17.5g | 77% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 800mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 1400mg | 53% |
| Fats | 0.88g | 30g | 45% |
| Protein | 3.31g | 20g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 100mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 3.87mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 17.7µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.486mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.238mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 229µg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.254g | 8.333g | 20% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 366kcal | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.033g | 1.187g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.275mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.05mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.79g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.79g | 3.97g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.79g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.058mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.1mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
105%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.952g)