Cheshire cheese vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cheshire cheese and Cotija cheese?
- Cotija cheese is richer than Cheshire cheese in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium.
- Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.
We used Cheese, cheshire and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija types in this article.
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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 | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +466.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +172.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.37 g
Fats:
30.6 g
Carbs:
4.78 g
Water:
37.65 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~30g
~equal in
Water
~38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.87 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 | -10.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.4% |
~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.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 366kcal |
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| Protein | 23.37g | 20g |
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| Fats | 30.6g | 30g |
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| Net carbs | 4.78g | 3.97g |
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| Carbs | 4.78g | 3.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 103mg | 100mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 643mg | 800mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 0mg |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.238mg |
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| Zinc | 2.79mg | 3.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 464mg | 729mg |
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| Sodium | 700mg | 1400mg |
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| Vitamin A | 985IU | 865IU |
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| Vitamin A | 233µg | 229µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.293mg | 0.486mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 2.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.475g | 17.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.671g | 8.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.87g | 1.187g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.3mg |
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| Threonine | 0.832mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.451mg |
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| Leucine | 2.238mg |
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| Lysine | 1.945mg |
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| Methionine | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.231mg |
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| Valine | 1.56mg |
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| Histidine | 0.821mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
105%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.975g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.