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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.
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
5
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5
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Calcium +26.4%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Copper +643.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Zinc - 3.87
Gruyere cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 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 Calcium +26.4%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -49%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Copper +643.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Zinc - 3.87

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.
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
7
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +12%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114
Equal in Folate - 10
Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
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 E +12%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
2
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +1002.8%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Equal in Fats - 30
Gruyere cheese
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +1002.8%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Equal in Fats - 30

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
2
:
1
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Gruyere cheese
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 29.81g 20g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 30g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 0.36g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 413kcal 366kcal Gruyere cheese
Sugar 0.36g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 1011mg 800mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0mg Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 36mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 81mg 125mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 714mg 1400mg Gruyere cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 3.87mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.017mg Gruyere cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 948IU 865IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 229µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.25mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 21IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.029mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.562mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.049mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.9µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 110mg 100mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 18.913g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 8.333g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 1.187g Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gruyere 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
36%
Gruyere cheese
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
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.

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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.