Cotija cheese vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cotija cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Cotija cheese has more Vitamin A, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, and Iron.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 31% higher.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Cotija cheese. Cotija cheese contains 1.187g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.462g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +38.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
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 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.4% |
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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
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Protein
~20g
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Other
~8.03g
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
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +36.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 366kcal | 265kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 20g | |
| Fats | 30g | 20g |
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| Net carbs | 3.97g | 1.37g |
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| Carbs | 3.97g | 1.37g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 15IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 38mg | |
| Calcium | 800mg | 1109mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 125mg | |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.238mg | |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.87mg | |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 729mg | |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 1529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 865IU | 605IU |
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| Vitamin A | 229µg | 160µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 17.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.029mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.486mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.114mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.049mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 2.26µg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 20.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.5g | 13.317g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.333g | 6.098g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.462g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.24mg |
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| Threonine | 1.519mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.2mg |
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| Leucine | 2.983mg |
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| Lysine | 2.459mg |
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| Methionine | 0.369mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg |
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| Valine | 1.498mg |
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| Histidine | 0.752mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.183g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cotija cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.