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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +815.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
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:
24.41 g
Fats:
25.98 g
Carbs:
1.88 g
Water:
42.86 g
Other:
4.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
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
16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.721 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.6% |
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Saturated fat
~16.775g
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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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 500mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 753mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.026mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 800mg | 700mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.359mg | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 24.41g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.346mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 2.1µg | 7% |
| Fats | 30g | 25.98g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Folate | 10µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.5mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 17.5g | 16.775g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.333g | 7.136g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.721g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 249µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 366kcal | 340kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.97g | 1.88g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.97g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.899mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.484mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.548mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.039mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.754mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.358mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.752mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.704mg | 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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
73%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.725g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.