Cotija cheese vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cotija cheese and turkey eggs different?
- Cotija cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and copper, while turkey eggs are higher in iron and selenium.
- Turkey eggs cover your daily need for cholesterol, 278% more than cotija cheese.
- Cotija cheese contains 9 times more sodium than turkey eggs. Cotija cheese contains 1400mg of sodium, while turkey eggs contain 151mg.
Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw 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 | +708.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +328.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +93.8% |
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 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +279.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +610% |
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:
13.68 g
Fats:
11.88 g
Carbs:
1.15 g
Water:
72.5 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +916.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.8% |
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
3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.7% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 933mg | 278% |
| Phosphorus | 729mg | 170mg | 80% |
| Calcium | 800mg | 99mg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 17.5g | 3.632g | 63% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 151mg | 54% |
| Iron | 0mg | 4.1mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.889mg | 38% | |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 34.3µg | 30% |
| Fats | 30g | 11.88g | 28% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.69µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 1.58mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.062mg | 20% |
| Folate | 10µg | 71µg | 15% |
| Protein | 20g | 13.68g | 13% |
| Calories | 366kcal | 171kcal | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.333g | 4.571g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 166µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.131mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 1.658g | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 3.97g | 1.15g | 1% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 142mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.97g | 1.15g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.672mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.201mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.924mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.442mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.773mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.985mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.33mg | 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.868g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 833mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.