Cotija cheese vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cotija cheese and parmesan different?
- Cotija cheese is higher in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, parmesan is richer in selenium, iron, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cotija cheese is 36% higher.
- Cotija cheese contains 6 times more copper than parmesan. While cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of copper, parmesan contains only 0.04mg.
- Parmesan has less saturated fat.
Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, parmesan, grated are the varieties 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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +495% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.4% |
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 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.3% |
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:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +250.4% |
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Fats
~27.84g
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
15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.4µg | 36% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 34.4µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.04mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 1804mg | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 28.42g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 627mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 17.5g | 15.371g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.358mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.49mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 86mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 800mg | 853mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 262µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.97g | 13.91g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.333g | 7.13g | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 4.2mg | 3% |
| Fats | 30g | 27.84g | 3% |
| Calories | 366kcal | 420kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 1.386g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.97g | 13.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 21IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.876g | N/A |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 14.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.129g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cotija cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.