Cotija cheese vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Cotija cheese and Hot chocolate
- Hot chocolate has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
- Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 89% more.
- Cotija cheese has 32 times more Sodium than Hot chocolate. Cotija cheese has 1400mg of Sodium, while Hot chocolate has 44mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.
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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 | +65.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +601.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +131.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +514.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +594.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +555.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +391.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +361.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +850% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.7% |
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +468.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1182.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +745.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +117% |
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
1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1130.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1313.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 366kcal | 77kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 3.52g |
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| Fats | 30g | 2.34g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.97g | 9.74g |
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| Carbs | 3.97g | 10.74g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 45IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 800mg | 114mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 9.66g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.103mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 1400mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 865IU | 176IU |
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| Vitamin A | 229µg | 51µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 2.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.182mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.328mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.078g |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.5g | 1.431g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.333g | 0.677g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.084g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.169mg |
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| Leucine | 0.305mg |
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| Lysine | 0.215mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg |
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| Valine | 0.201mg |
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| Histidine | 0.067mg |
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| Fructose | 0.01g |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 1356mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.069g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.