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Cotija cheese vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cotija cheese and Gouda cheese different?

  • Cotija cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium than Gouda cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cotija cheese is 30% higher.
  • Cotija cheese contains 7 times more Copper than Gouda cheese. While Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of Copper, Gouda cheese contains only 0.036mg.
  • Gouda cheese has less Sodium.

Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, gouda 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.
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
6
:
4
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Copper +561.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Copper +561.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Zinc - 3.9

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
5
:
5
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
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%
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
2
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Other +103.8%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Equal in Water - 41.46
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Gouda cheese
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more Carbs +78.8%
Contains more Other +103.8%
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Equal in Water - 41.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
0
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747

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 Gouda cheese
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 Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 2.22g Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 30g 27.44g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 2.22g Cotija cheese
Calories 366kcal 356kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0g 2.22g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 700mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 546mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 121mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 819mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.036mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 563IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 165µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.24mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.334mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.063mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 10µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.54µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 114mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 17.5g 17.614g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 7.747g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.657g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Gouda cheese
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%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.