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, calcium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +781.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +63.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +145.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1400mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.26µg | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 17.5g | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 729mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.238mg | 23% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 30g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 100mg | 15% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 20g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.486mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 229µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 8.333g | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 3.87mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 731mg | 800mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 1.187g | 5% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 366kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 17.7µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 21IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 3.97g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 10µg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.187 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.2% |
