Cotija cheese vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cotija cheese and Chocolate milk different?
- Cotija cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A than Chocolate milk.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cotija cheese is 90% higher.
- Cotija cheese contains 23 times more Sodium than Chocolate milk. While Cotija cheese contains 1400mg of Sodium, Chocolate milk contains only 60mg.
Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +614.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +266.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +843.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +621.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +831.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
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 | +782.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +584.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.4% |
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:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +530.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +785% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +903.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +116.6% |
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
2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +741.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +857.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 366kcal | 83kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 3.17g |
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| Fats | 30g | 3.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.97g | 9.54g |
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| Carbs | 3.97g | 10.34g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 51IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 800mg | 112mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 167mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 9.54g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.065mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 1400mg | 60mg |
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| Vitamin A | 865IU | 98IU |
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| Vitamin A | 229µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.077mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 1.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.33µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 17mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.5g | 2.104g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.333g | 0.99g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.124g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.135mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.164mg |
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| Leucine | 0.3mg |
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| Lysine | 0.265mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.164mg |
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| Valine | 0.208mg |
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| Histidine | 0.096mg |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.396g)
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.