Cotija cheese vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cotija cheese and American cheese
- Cotija cheese has more vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and zinc; however, American cheese is richer in calcium and iron.
- Cotija cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 32% more than American cheese.
- American cheese has 5 times less copper than cotija cheese. Cotija cheese has 0.238mg of copper, while American cheese has 0.046mg.
- Cotija cheese contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +417.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +36.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
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Protein
~18.13g
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Fats
~31.79g
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Carbs
~3.7g
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Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.187 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.057g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.236g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.286g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.5µg | 32% |
| Calcium | 800mg | 1045mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.046mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.234mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.49mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 641mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 1671mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.63mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 20.2µg | 5% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 36.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 18.13g | 4% |
| Fats | 30g | 31.79g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 17.5g | 18.057g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 250µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 1.286g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Calories | 366kcal | 371kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.97g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.97g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 100mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 23IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.333g | 8.236g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
40%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cotija cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (100 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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