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Cotija cheese vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cotija cheese and Limburger

  • Cotija cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, and Selenium, while Limburger has more Vitamin A, and Folate.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 51% higher.
  • Limburger contains 11 times less Copper than Cotija cheese. Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Limburger contains 0.021mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Limburger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, limburger.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 240% 11% 0% 79% 106% 312% 183% 0% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61%
Contains more CopperCopper +1033.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
~equal in Potassium ~128mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 52% 5% 15% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 0% 11% 283% 4.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 69% 4.6% 15% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +480%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.503mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +710.2%
Contains more OtherOther +111.9%
Contains more WaterWater +27.4%
~equal in Protein ~20.05g
~equal in Fats ~27.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.187 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~16.746g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.606g

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 Limburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Limburger Opinion
Calories 366kcal 327kcal Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 30g 27.25g Cotija cheese
Net carbs 3.97g 0.49g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 0.49g Cotija cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 90mg Limburger
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Cotija cheese
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 497mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 128mg Limburger
Iron 0mg 0.13mg Limburger
Sugar 0g 0.49g Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.021mg Cotija cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 2.1mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 393mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 800mg Limburger
Vitamin A 865IU 1155IU Limburger
Vitamin A 229µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.23mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.038mg Limburger
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.158mg Limburger
Vitamin B5 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.086mg Limburger
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.04µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.3µg Limburger
Folate 10µg 58µg Limburger
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.5g 16.746g Limburger
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.495g Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.578mg Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cotija cheese Limburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Cotija cheese
39%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.754g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.