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Brunost vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brunost and Cotija cheese different?

  • Brunost is richer in Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, while Cotija cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 69% more than Cotija cheese.
  • Brunost contains 11 times more Potassium than Cotija cheese. Brunost contains 1409mg of Potassium, while Cotija cheese contains 125mg.
  • Brunost is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, gjetost and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija types were used in this article.

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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.
Brunost
Brunost
5
:
5
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +1027.2%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Zinc +239.5%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 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 Magnesium +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +1027.2%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Zinc +239.5%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
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.
Brunost
Brunost
7
:
4
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +613.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.26
Brunost
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
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 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +613.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +453.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
1
:
4
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Carbs +974.3%
Contains more Protein +107.3%
Contains more Water +182.7%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Equal in Fats - 30
Brunost
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 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 +974.3%
Contains more Protein +107.3%
Contains more Water +182.7%
Contains more Other +69.1%
Equal in Fats - 30

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
0
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 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 +26.5%
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.
Brunost Cotija cheese
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 3.97g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 20g Cotija cheese
Fats 29.51g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 42.65g 3.97g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 366kcal Brunost
Calcium 400mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.52mg 0mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 38mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 1409mg 125mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 1400mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.08mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 1113IU 865IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 229µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.029mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.486mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.114mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.049mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 10µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 2.26µg Brunost
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.54mg Brunost
Valine 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 100mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost 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
87%
Brunost
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.