Cotija cheese vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cotija cheese and Romano cheese
- Cotija cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, yet Romano cheese is higher in Calcium, and Iron.
- Cotija cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 48% more than Romano cheese.
- Cotija cheese contains 8 times more Copper than Romano cheese. While Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of Copper, Romano cheese contains only 0.03mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, romano.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +45.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +693.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33% |
| 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 | +108.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +101.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.8% |
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:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
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Carbs
~3.63g
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
17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.2% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~17.115g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.838g
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 366kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 31.8g |
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| Fats | 30g | 26.94g |
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| Net carbs | 3.97g | 3.63g |
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| Carbs | 3.97g | 3.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 104mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 800mg | 1064mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.77mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.73g |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 760mg |
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| Sodium | 1400mg | 1433mg |
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| Vitamin A | 865IU | 415IU |
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| Vitamin A | 229µg | 96µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5g | 17.115g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.333g | 7.838g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.593g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.429mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.685mg |
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| Leucine | 3.071mg |
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| Lysine | 2.941mg |
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| Methionine | 0.852mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.71mg |
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| Valine | 2.183mg |
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| Histidine | 1.231mg |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.385g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cotija cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
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 - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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