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Cotija cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cotija cheese and Fontina?

  • Cotija cheese is richer than Fontina in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 55% more.
  • Cotija cheese has 10 times more Copper than Fontina. While Cotija cheese has 0.238mg of Copper, Fontina has only 0.025mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fontina is lower.

We used Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, fontina types 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.
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
7
:
3
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +95.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +852%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +95.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +852%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5

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
4
:
7
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 913
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27
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%
Fontina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 913
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
2
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Carbs +156.1%
Contains more Other +111.9%
Contains more Protein +28%
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +156.1%
Contains more Other +111.9%
Contains more Protein +28%
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
1
:
2
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687

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 Fontina
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 1.55g Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 30g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 3.97g 1.55g Cotija cheese
Calories 366kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 0g 1.55g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 550mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.23mg Fontina
Magnesium 38mg 14mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 346mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 64mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 800mg Fontina
Zinc 3.87mg 3.5mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.025mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 21IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.021mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.204mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 10µg 6µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.68µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 100mg 116mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 17.5g 19.196g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.696g)
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 - $3.5)
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.