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Cotija cheese vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cotija cheese and Tilsit cheese different?

  • Cotija cheese is higher than Tilsit cheese in Phosphorus, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Cotija cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 33% more than Tilsit cheese.
  • Cotija cheese contains 9 times more Copper than Tilsit cheese. Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of Copper, while Tilsit cheese contains 0.026mg.
  • Tilsit cheese is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, tilsit types were 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 Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +815.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +815.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -46.2%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Water +12.8%
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +111.2%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Water +12.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775

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 Tilsit cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 1.88g Cotija cheese
Protein 20g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 30g 25.98g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 1.88g Cotija cheese
Calories 366kcal 340kcal Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 700mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.23mg Tilsit cheese
Magnesium 38mg 13mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 500mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 65mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 1400mg 753mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 3.5mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.026mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.359mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.065mg Tilsit cheese
Folate 10µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 2.1µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg Tilsit cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 102mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 17.5g 16.775g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 7.136g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.721g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cotija cheese Tilsit cheese
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
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.725g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.