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Cotija cheese vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cotija cheese and Ricotta

  • Ricotta has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Cotija cheese.
  • Cotija cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 82% more than Ricotta.
  • Cotija cheese has 17 times more Sodium than Ricotta. While Cotija cheese has 1400mg of Sodium, Ricotta has only 84mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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
7
:
3
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Calcium +286.5%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.4%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +233.6%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +286.5%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.4%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +233.6%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94%

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
9
:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +564.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.104
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%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +564.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.104

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
4
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Fats +131.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Other +687.3%
Contains more Water +88.7%
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Fats +131.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Other +687.3%
Contains more Water +88.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
2
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%

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 Ricotta
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 3.04g Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 11.26g Cotija cheese
Fats 30g 12.98g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 3.04g Cotija cheese
Calories 366kcal 174kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0g 0.27g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 207mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.38mg Ricotta
Magnesium 38mg 11mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 158mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 105mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 3.87mg 1.16mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.021mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 445IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 120µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 10IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.013mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.195mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.104mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.043mg Cotija cheese
Folate 10µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.34µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.1µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 100mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 17.5g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 3.627g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.385g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.