Cotija cheese vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cotija cheese and Goat cheese
- Cotija cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Goat cheese is richer in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cotija cheese is 85% higher.
- Cotija cheese contains 6 times more Zinc than Goat cheese. Cotija cheese contains 3.87mg of Zinc, while Goat cheese contains 0.66mg.
- Goat cheese contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.
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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 | +31% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +486.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +365.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +927.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +907% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.6% |
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:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3208.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +173.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
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Protein
~21.58g
~equal in
Fats
~29.84g
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
20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 366kcal | 364kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 21.58g |
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| Fats | 30g | 29.84g |
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| Net carbs | 3.97g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 3.97g | 0.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 800mg | 298mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 158mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 1.62mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.564mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 375mg |
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| Sodium | 1400mg | 415mg |
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| Vitamin A | 865IU | 1464IU |
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| Vitamin A | 229µg | 407µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.093mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 3.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.676mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.148mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5g | 20.639g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.333g | 6.808g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.709g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.227mg |
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| Threonine | 0.805mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.893mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.549mg |
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| Methionine | 0.575mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.859mg |
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| Valine | 1.485mg |
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| Histidine | 0.589mg |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 985mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.