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

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How are Cotija cheese and Cottage cheese different?

  • Cotija cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE than Cottage cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cotija cheese is 81% higher.
  • Cotija cheese contains 10 times more Saturated Fat than Cottage cheese. While Cotija cheese contains 17.5g of Saturated Fat, Cottage cheese contains only 1.718g.

Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd are the varieties used in this article.

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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
7
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3
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Calcium +863.9%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +867.5%
Contains more Copper +720.7%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -74%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Cottage cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +863.9%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains more Zinc +867.5%
Contains more Copper +720.7%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -74%

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
:
2
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046
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%
Cottage cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +517.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.027
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
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1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Fats +597.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +469.5%
Contains more Water +110%
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Cottage cheese
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +79.9%
Contains more Fats +597.7%
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +469.5%
Contains more Water +110%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
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1
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +971.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +865%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Cottage cheese
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +971.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +865%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 3.38g Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 11.12g Cotija cheese
Fats 30g 4.3g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 3.38g Cotija cheese
Calories 366kcal 98kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0g 2.67g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 83mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.07mg Cottage cheese
Magnesium 38mg 8mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 159mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 104mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 0.4mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.002mg Cottage cheese
Selenium 17.7µg 9.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 140IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 37µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.08mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 3IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.027mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.163mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.099mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.046mg Cotija cheese
Folate 10µg 12µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.43µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 17.5g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 0.778g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.123g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1036mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.782g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.