Cotija cheese vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cotija cheese and ice cream sandwich
- Cotija cheese is higher than ice cream sandwich in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Cotija cheese covers your daily phosphorus needs 94% more than ice cream sandwich.
- Cotija cheese contains 45 times more vitamin B12 than ice cream sandwich. While cotija cheese contains 2.26µg of vitamin B12, ice cream sandwich contains only 0.05µg.
- The amount of sodium in ice cream sandwich is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Ice cream sandwich.
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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 | +830.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +545% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +912.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +471% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
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 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4420% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1273.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
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:
4.29 g
Fats:
8.57 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
48.9 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +366.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +630% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +835.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
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
2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.272 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +213.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 72mg | 94% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.05µg | 92% |
| Calcium | 800mg | 86mg | 71% |
| Saturated fat | 17.5g | 2.317g | 69% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 129mg | 55% |
| Fats | 30g | 8.57g | 33% |
| Protein | 20g | 4.29g | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.6mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 3.1µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.146mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 21mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.381mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 86µg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.333g | 2.661g | 14% |
| Carbs | 3.97g | 37.14g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 1.566mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.111mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 2.272g | 7% |
| Folate | 10µg | 34µg | 6% |
| Calories | 366kcal | 237kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.254mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.028mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.97g | 37.14g | N/A |
| Potassium | 125mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 18.57g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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
40%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.183g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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.