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Cotija cheese vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cotija cheese and Mozzarella

  • Cotija cheese is richer than Mozzarella in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Cotija cheese is 60% higher.
  • Cotija cheese contains 9 times more Copper than Mozzarella. Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Mozzarella contains 0.027mg.
  • Mozzarella contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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
:
2
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.1%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains more Zinc +23.6%
Contains more Copper +781.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Equal in Calcium - 731

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
8
:
2
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Vitamin A +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.12
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8
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%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.12
Equal in Folate - 9
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
2
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +234.6%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.1%
Contains more Other +234.6%
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Water +31.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
2
:
1
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +133.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%

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 Mozzarella
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 Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 3.1g Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 30g 17.1g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 3.1g Cotija cheese
Calories 366kcal 280kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0g 1.23g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 731mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 524mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 95mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.87mg 3.13mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.027mg Cotija cheese
Selenium 17.7µg 15.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 517IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 137µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.15mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 13IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.3µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.02mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.34mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 10µg 9µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.92µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.8µg Cotija cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 17.5g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 4.844g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.509g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 1384mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.633g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.