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Cheese vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheese and Cotija cheese?

  • Cheese is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin A, while Cotija cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% higher.
  • Cotija cheese has 3 times less Folate than Cheese. Cheese has 27µg of Folate, while Cotija cheese has 10µg.
  • Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 240% 11% 0% 79% 106% 312% 183% 0% 97%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +693.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.2%
~equal in Zinc ~3.87mg

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.
Cheese
Cheese
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 52% 5% 15% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 0% 11% 283% 4.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.029mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 ProteinProtein +14.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.5%
Contains more OtherOther +116.4%
~equal in Fats ~30g
~equal in Water ~38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.187 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.5g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.333g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cotija cheese Opinion
Calories 404kcal 366kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 20g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 30g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.09g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 100mg Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 21IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Calcium 710mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 76mg 125mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0mg Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0g Cotija cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 653mg 1400mg Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 865IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 229µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.25mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 17.7µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.029mg
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.049mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 10µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Cotija cheese
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.333g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.187g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese Cotija cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Cheese
39%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.