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Cotija cheese vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cotija cheese and Cheese?

  • Cotija cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium, while Cheese is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 48% higher.
  • Cheese has 8 times less Copper than Cotija cheese. Cotija cheese has 0.238mg of Copper, while Cheese has 0.03mg.
  • Cheese is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, cheddar 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.
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%
Cheese
Cheese
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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%
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%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61%
~equal in Zinc ~3.64mg

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.
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%
Cheese
Cheese
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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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.029mg
~equal in Choline ~16.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Cheese
Cheese
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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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.5%
Contains more OtherOther +116.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.4%
Contains more FatsFats +11%
~equal in Water ~37.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.187 g
Cheese
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.867g

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 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 Cotija cheese Cheese Opinion
Calories 366kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 20g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 30g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 3.97g 3.09g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 3.09g Cotija cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 99mg Cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 710mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 76mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.14mg Cheese
Sugar 0g 0.48g Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.03mg Cotija cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 3.64mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 455mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 653mg Cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 229µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 17.7µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.029mg
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.428mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.059mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.066mg Cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.1µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 10µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Cotija cheese
Choline 15.4mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 17.5g 18.867g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 1.421g 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 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g 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
Cotija cheese 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
39%
Cotija cheese
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
79%
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. Cotija cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170898/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.