Cotija cheese vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cotija cheese and neufchâtel cheese different?
- Cotija cheese is higher than neufchâtel cheese in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and copper.
- Cotija cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 84% more than neufchâtel cheese.
- Cotija cheese contains 9 times more copper than neufchâtel cheese. Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of copper, while neufchâtel cheese contains 0.027mg.
- Neufchâtel cheese is lower in sodium.
Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, neufchatel types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +583.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +781.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +372% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +428.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +490% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +653.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
9.15 g
Fats:
22.78 g
Carbs:
3.59 g
Water:
63.11 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +486.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.1% |
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Carbs
~3.59g
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
12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.9% |
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 | 138mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 0.3µg | 82% |
| Calcium | 800mg | 117mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 334mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 0.82mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 3µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.155mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.027mg | 23% |
| Protein | 20g | 9.15g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 17.5g | 12.79g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.575mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 30g | 22.78g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 74mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Calories | 366kcal | 253kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.333g | 5.784g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.022mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 241µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.97g | 3.59g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.97g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.5g | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.359mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.013mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.875mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.609mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.117g | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1066mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.71g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
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.