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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 from 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.
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
7
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Potassium +964%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 776
Equal in Selenium - 16.3
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Potassium +964%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 776
Equal in Selenium - 16.3

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.
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
0
:
11
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Vitamin E +132%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.3%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 934
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Cotija cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 5% 15% 0% 8% 113% 3% 0% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +132%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.3%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 934
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
2
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Fats +12.3%
Contains more Water +1438.5%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +867.8%
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Fats +12.3%
Contains more Water +1438.5%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +867.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
2
:
1
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.742
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.742
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924

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 Powdered milk
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 20g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 30g 26.71g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 366kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 0g 38.42g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 38mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 729mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 125mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 1400mg 371mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.87mg 3.34mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.08mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 17.7µg 16.3µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 258µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 10µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.2µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 100mg 97mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 17.5g 16.742g Powdered milk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 7.924g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.665g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Powdered milk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Cotija cheese
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1029mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
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.

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.