Cotija cheese vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Cotija cheese and Muenster cheese?
- Cotija cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Calcium, and Selenium, yet Muenster cheese is higher in Vitamin A.
- Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 37% more.
- Cotija cheese has 8 times more Copper than Muenster cheese. While Cotija cheese has 0.238mg of Copper, Muenster cheese has only 0.031mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Muenster cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, muenster types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +667.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
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:
23.41 g
Fats:
30.04 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
41.77 g
Other:
3.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~30.04g
~equal in
Water
~41.77g
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
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.661 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.113g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.711g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 366kcal | 368kcal |
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| Protein | 20g | 23.41g |
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| Fats | 30g | 30.04g |
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| Net carbs | 3.97g | 1.12g |
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| Carbs | 3.97g | 1.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 96mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 800mg | 717mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.12g |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.031mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 468mg |
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| Sodium | 1400mg | 628mg |
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| Vitamin A | 865IU | 1012IU |
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| Vitamin A | 229µg | 298µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.103mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.5g | 19.113g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.333g | 8.711g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.661g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.327mg |
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| Threonine | 0.888mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.145mg |
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| Leucine | 2.26mg |
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| Lysine | 2.139mg |
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| Methionine | 0.569mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.24mg |
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| Valine | 1.482mg |
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| Histidine | 0.829mg |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 772mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.