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Cotija cheese vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cotija cheese and Buttermilk

  • Cotija cheese is higher than Buttermilk in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Cotija cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 91% more than Buttermilk.
  • Cotija cheese contains 32 times more Saturated Fat than Buttermilk. While Cotija cheese contains 17.5g of Saturated Fat, Buttermilk contains only 0.548g.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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.
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
6
:
4
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +589.7%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2063.6%
Contains more Selenium +785%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +589.7%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +821.4%
Contains more Copper +2063.6%
Contains more Selenium +785%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.4%

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.
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
9
:
3
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +1740.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Cotija cheese
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%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1740.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +927.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +504.2%
Contains more Fats +3309.1%
Contains more Other +802.2%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +137.2%
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +504.2%
Contains more Fats +3309.1%
Contains more Other +802.2%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Water +137.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
2
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3497%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3180.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3497%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 20g 3.31g Cotija cheese
Fats 30g 0.88g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 366kcal 40kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0g 4.79g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 116mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.05mg Buttermilk
Magnesium 38mg 11mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 89mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 1400mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 3.87mg 0.42mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.011mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 17.7µg 2µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 47IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 14µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.05mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 1IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.154mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.058mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.275mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.034mg Cotija cheese
Folate 10µg 5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.22µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.1µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 100mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 17.5g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 0.254g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.033g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Buttermilk
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
42%
Cotija cheese
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1210mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.952g)

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. Cotija cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170898/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.