Cotija cheese vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cotija cheese and powdered milk different?
- Cotija cheese is higher in copper; however, powdered milk is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, choline, calcium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for powdered milk is 55% higher.
- Cotija cheese contains 4 times more sodium than powdered milk. While cotija cheese contains 1400mg of sodium, powdered milk contains only 371mg.
Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 CopperCopper | +197.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +123.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +964% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +875.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +516.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +270% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +662.3% |
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:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1438.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +867.8% |
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
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~16.742g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.924g
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 B2 | 0.486mg | 1.205mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 371mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.271mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 3.25µg | 41% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 1330mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.283mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.302mg | 19% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 117.4mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.08mg | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 26.32g | 13% |
| Carbs | 3.97g | 38.42g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 85mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 800mg | 912mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calories | 366kcal | 496kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 776mg | 7% |
| Folate | 10µg | 37µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.34mg | 5% |
| Fats | 30g | 26.71g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 17.5g | 16.742g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.665g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.646mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 16.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 258µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.333g | 7.924g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.97g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.592mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.578mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.087mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.66mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.271mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.762mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0% |
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%
93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1029mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.