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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +495% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +791.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.5µg
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:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.4g
~equal in
Fats
~28.74g
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
18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~18.669g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.778g
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 366kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 21.4g |
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| Fats | 30g | 28.74g |
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| Net carbs | 3.97g | 2.34g |
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| Carbs | 3.97g | 2.34g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 75mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 21IU | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 800mg | 528mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 256mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 387mg |
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| Sodium | 1400mg | 1146mg |
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| Vitamin A | 865IU | 721IU |
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| Vitamin A | 229µg | 198µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.25mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.029mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.016mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5g | 18.669g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.333g | 7.778g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.8g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.312mg |
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| Threonine | 0.785mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.124mg |
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| Leucine | 1.919mg |
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| Lysine | 1.852mg |
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| Methionine | 0.584mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg |
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| Valine | 1.556mg |
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| Histidine | 0.758mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
39%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.169g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
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.