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Cotija cheese vs. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cotija cheese and Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

  • Cotija cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Selenium, yet Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cotija cheese is 51% higher.
  • Cotija cheese contains 10 times more Copper than Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua. Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains 0.024mg.
  • Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium.

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

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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
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Potassium +140.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +891.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 196% 18% 17% 190% 5% 81% 96% 8% 10% 80%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.9%
Contains more Potassium +140.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +891.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5

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
:
5
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Vitamin A +348.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
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%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 15% 0% 5% 52% 3% 17% 13% 2% 129% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +348.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
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Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Other +97.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.56
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
22% 30% 6% 39% 4%
Protein: 21.56 g
Fats: 29.68 g
Carbs: 5.56 g
Water: 39.13 g
Other: 4.07 g
Contains more Other +97.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.56
Equal in Fats - 29.68
Equal in Water - 39.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
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1
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.843 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.443 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.892 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.843
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.443

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 Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Protein 20g 21.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Fats 30g 29.68g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 5.56g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Calories 366kcal 374kcal Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Sugar 0g 5.56g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 651mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.47mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Magnesium 38mg 23mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 442mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 52mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 617mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Zinc 3.87mg 3.5mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.024mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.071mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 193IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 56µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.26mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 21IU 22IU Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.018mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.225mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.15mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B5 0.279mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.055mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Folate 10µg 2µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.03µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.5µg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Tryptophan 0.198mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Threonine 0.818mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Isoleucine 1.076mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Leucine 2.017mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Lysine 1.536mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Methionine 0.608mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Phenylalanine 1.037mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Valine 1.266mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Histidine 0.598mg Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Cholesterol 100mg 105mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 17.5g 18.843g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 8.443g Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.892g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cotija cheese Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
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
21%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
70%
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua
Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.343g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mexican Cheese queso chihuahua - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173438/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.