Gruyere cheese vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Gruyere cheese and Cotija cheese
- Gruyere cheese has more Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Cotija cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
- Cotija cheese covers your daily Sodium needs 30% more than Gruyere cheese.
- Cotija cheese contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gruyere 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 CalciumCalcium | +26.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +643.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1002.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~30g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.733 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.187 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +20.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~17.5g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 413kcal | 366kcal |
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| Protein | 29.81g | 20g |
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| Fats | 32.34g | 30g |
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| Net carbs | 0.36g | 3.97g |
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| Carbs | 0.36g | 3.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 110mg | 100mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 1011mg | 800mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 0.17mg | 0mg |
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| Sugar | 0.36g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.238mg |
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| Zinc | 3.9mg | 3.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 605mg | 729mg |
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| Sodium | 714mg | 1400mg |
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| Vitamin A | 948IU | 865IU |
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| Vitamin A | 271µg | 229µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.279mg | 0.486mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.106mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.562mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 2.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.913g | 17.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.043g | 8.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.733g | 1.187g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.421mg |
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| Threonine | 1.089mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.612mg |
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| Leucine | 3.102mg |
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| Lysine | 2.71mg |
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| Methionine | 0.822mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.743mg |
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| Valine | 2.243mg |
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| Histidine | 1.117mg |
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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
34%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
105%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.