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

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Differences between Blue cheese and Cotija cheese

  • Blue cheese has more Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Cotija cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 49% higher.
  • Cotija cheese contains 4 times less Folate than Blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 36µg of Folate, while Cotija cheese contains 10µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Blue cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue 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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
4
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6
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
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 +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
5
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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 B3 +791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
2
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Fats - 30
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 Water +11.6%
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Fats - 30

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
0
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 21.4g 20g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 2.34g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 353kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0.5g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 528mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 23mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 256mg 125mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 1400mg Blue cheese
Zinc 2.66mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 721IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.25mg
Vitamin D 21IU 21IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.029mg
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.114mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.049mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 10µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 100mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
42%
Blue cheese
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.169g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.