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Cotija cheese vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cotija cheese and Blue cheese

  • Cotija cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Blue cheese has more Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 49% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 6 times less Copper than Cotija cheese. Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Blue cheese contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Blue cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, blue.

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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
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.4%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +495%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +104.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.1%

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.
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
5
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
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%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +69.7%
Contains more Other +57.1%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Equal in Fats - 28.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
0
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 2.34g Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 30g 28.74g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 2.34g Cotija cheese
Calories 366kcal 353kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0g 0.5g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 528mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 387mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1400mg 1146mg Blue cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 2.66mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.04mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 721IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 198µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.25mg
Vitamin D 21IU 21IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.029mg
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.382mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 10µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.22µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 17.5g 18.669g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 7.778g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.8g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Blue cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
42%
Cotija cheese
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.169g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.