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Cotija cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cotija cheese and Roquefort?

  • Cotija cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Calcium, while Roquefort is higher in Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% higher.
  • Roquefort has 7 times less Copper than Cotija cheese. Cotija cheese has 0.238mg of Copper, while Roquefort has 0.034mg.
  • Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, roquefort types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.1%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Calcium +20.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86%
Contains more Potassium +37.4%
Contains less Sodium -22.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.1%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Folate +390%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.1%
Contains more Folate +390%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +98.5%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Carbs +98.5%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474

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 Roquefort
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 2g Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 30g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 3.97g 2g Cotija cheese
Calories 366kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Calcium 800mg 662mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 392mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 91mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 1809mg Cotija cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 2.08mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.034mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 10µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.64µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 100mg 90mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 17.5g 19.263g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 1.32g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.763g)
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 - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.