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Cotija cheese vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cotija cheese and Eggnog

  • Cotija cheese is richer than Eggnog in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cotija cheese is 89% higher.
  • Cotija cheese contains 26 times more Sodium than Eggnog. Cotija cheese contains 1400mg of Sodium, while Eggnog contains 54mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Eggnog.

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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
6
:
4
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +568.8%
Contains more Zinc +741.3%
Contains more Copper +1730.8%
Contains more Selenium +321.4%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +568.8%
Contains more Zinc +741.3%
Contains more Copper +1730.8%
Contains more Selenium +321.4%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%

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
7
:
5
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +319.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.105
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05
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%
Eggnog
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +319.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.105
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
2
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Protein +339.6%
Contains more Fats +616%
Contains more Other +1098.5%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Water +117.2%
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Eggnog
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +339.6%
Contains more Fats +616%
Contains more Other +1098.5%
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Water +117.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
2
:
1
Eggnog
Eggnog
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +499.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +499.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

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 Eggnog
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 20g 4.55g Cotija cheese
Fats 30g 4.19g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 366kcal 88kcal Cotija cheese
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 0g 8.05g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 130mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.2mg Eggnog
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 109mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 1400mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 3.87mg 0.46mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.013mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.005mg Eggnog
Selenium 17.7µg 4.2µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 206IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 59µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.21mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.19mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.105mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.05mg Eggnog
Folate 10µg 1µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.45µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.3µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 100mg 59mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 17.5g 2.591g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 1.302g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.198g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cotija cheese Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 1346mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.909g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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?
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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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.