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

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The main differences between Cream cheese and Cotija cheese

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Cotija cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cotija cheese is 89% higher.
  • Cotija cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cream 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
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6
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Calcium +724.7%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +581.3%
Contains more Zinc +674%
Contains more Copper +1222.2%
Contains more Selenium +105.8%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
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 less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Calcium +724.7%
Contains more Magnesium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +581.3%
Contains more Zinc +674%
Contains more Copper +1222.2%
Contains more Selenium +105.8%
Equal in Potassium - 125

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
5
:
6
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +244%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 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 A +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +244%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Fats +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Protein +225.2%
Contains more Other +532.3%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 Fats +14.8%
Contains more Carbs +39%
Contains more Water +38.5%
Contains more Protein +225.2%
Contains more Other +532.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 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 +24.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
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.
Cream cheese Cotija cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 3.97g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 20g Cotija cheese
Fats 34.44g 30g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 3.97g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 97mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0mg Cream cheese
Magnesium 9mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 132mg 125mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 1400mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 865IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 229µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.25mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.049mg Cream cheese
Folate 9µg 10µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.9µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 100mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 8.333g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.187g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1086mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.713g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.