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Roquefort vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roquefort and Cotija cheese?

  • Roquefort is richer in Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, while Cotija cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Cotija cheese has 5 times less Folate than Roquefort. Roquefort has 49µg of Folate, while Cotija cheese has 10µg.
  • Cotija cheese is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +∞%
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.1%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.1%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
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 A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +98.5%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +98.5%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Equal in Protein - 20
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 21.54g 20g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 30g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 369kcal 366kcal Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.56mg 0mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 392mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 91mg 125mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1809mg 1400mg Cotija cheese
Zinc 2.08mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.034mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 865IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 229µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.029mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.486mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.114mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.049mg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 10µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 100mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.333g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.187g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.763g)
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 - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.