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Mozzarella vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella and Cotija cheese

  • Cotija cheese is richer than Mozzarella in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Cotija cheese is 60% higher.
  • Mozzarella contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
7
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%
Equal in Calcium - 800
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
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 -98.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%
Equal in Calcium - 800

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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
8
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
2
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +234.6%
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +37.5%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +234.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
1
:
2
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.2%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 27.5g 20g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.1g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 280kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 1.23g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 731mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.25mg 0mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 26mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 524mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 95mg 125mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 16mg 1400mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.027mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Selenium 15.7µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 517IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 13IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.114mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.049mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 10µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Cholesterol 54mg 100mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 17.5g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 1384mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.633g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.