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Cotija cheese vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cotija cheese and Camembert

  • Cotija cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Zinc, yet Camembert is richer in Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cotija cheese is 55% higher.
  • Cotija cheese contains 11 times more Copper than Camembert. Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Camembert contains 0.021mg.
  • Camembert contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, camembert.

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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
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Calcium +106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Camembert
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +106.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.1%
Contains more Zinc +62.6%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%

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
5
:
6
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.3%
Contains more Folate +520%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.488
Equal in Vitamin K - 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%
Camembert
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +363.3%
Contains more Folate +520%
Equal in Vitamin A - 820
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.488
Equal in Vitamin K - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
4
:
1
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +763%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.8
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Camembert
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more Fats +23.7%
Contains more Carbs +763%
Contains more Other +118.2%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Equal in Protein - 19.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
2
:
1
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Camembert
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%

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 Camembert
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 0.46g Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 19.8g Cotija cheese
Fats 30g 24.26g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 0.46g Cotija cheese
Calories 366kcal 300kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0g 0.46g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 388mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.33mg Camembert
Magnesium 38mg 20mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 347mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 1400mg 842mg Camembert
Zinc 3.87mg 2.38mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.021mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 820IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 241µg Camembert
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.21mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 18IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.028mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 10µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.3µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2µg Camembert
Tryptophan 0.307mg Camembert
Threonine 0.717mg Camembert
Isoleucine 0.968mg Camembert
Leucine 1.84mg Camembert
Lysine 1.766mg Camembert
Methionine 0.565mg Camembert
Phenylalanine 1.105mg Camembert
Valine 1.279mg Camembert
Histidine 0.683mg Camembert
Cholesterol 100mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 17.5g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 7.023g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.724g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Camembert
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
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
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 - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 558mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.241g)
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. Cotija cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170898/nutrients
  2. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.