Cotija cheese vs. Quail egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cotija cheese and quail egg?
- Cotija cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet quail egg is higher in iron, choline, selenium, and vitamin B2.
- Quail egg's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 248% more.
- Cotija cheese has 13 times more calcium than quail egg. While cotija cheese has 800mg of calcium, quail egg has only 64mg.
- The amount of sodium in quail egg is lower.
We used Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw 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 | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +332% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +348.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +206.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +560% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1610.4% |
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:
13.05 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.41 g
Water:
74.35 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +868.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +630% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.7% |
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
3.557 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.324 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 844mg | 248% |
| Calcium | 800mg | 64mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 226mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 17.5g | 3.557g | 63% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 141mg | 55% |
| Iron | 0mg | 3.65mg | 46% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 263.4mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.761mg | 35% | |
| Fats | 30g | 11.09g | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.58µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 32µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.79mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.47mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.062mg | 20% |
| Protein | 20g | 13.05g | 14% |
| Folate | 10µg | 66µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.333g | 4.324g | 10% |
| Calories | 366kcal | 158kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 156µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 55IU | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 1.324g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.97g | 0.41g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.97g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Potassium | 125mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.816mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.146mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.94mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.315mg | 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
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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.943g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.