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, and vitamin B6, while cotija cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and copper.
- Brunost covers your daily need for 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.
- Cotija cheese is lower in saturated fat.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1027.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +197.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +986.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +613.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +453.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +974.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +182.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.1% |
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Fats
~30g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.187 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.5g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.333g
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.486mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 67% | |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 729mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 800mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 125mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 1400mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.87mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.029mg | 24% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 20g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.238mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.049mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 3.97g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 229µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 38mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 17.5g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 2.26µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg | 6% |
| Calories | 466kcal | 366kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.114mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 1.187g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 8.333g | 1% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 30g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 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
84%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
105%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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