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Cotija cheese vs. Whipped cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cotija cheese and Whipped cream

  • Whipped cream contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Selenium, and Copper than Cotija cheese.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 91% higher.
  • Whipped cream contains 175 times less Sodium than Cotija cheese. Cotija cheese contains 1400mg of Sodium, while Whipped cream contains 8mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized.

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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
6
:
4
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Calcium +692.1%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +945.9%
Contains more Copper +2280%
Contains more Selenium +1164.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Whipped cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 2% 8% 39% 13% 2% 11% 4% 1% 8%
Contains more Calcium +692.1%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +719.1%
Contains more Zinc +945.9%
Contains more Copper +2280%
Contains more Selenium +1164.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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
7
:
3
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Vitamin A +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +679.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +156%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9
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%
Whipped cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 42% 13% 12% 0% 10% 15% 2% 19% 10% 3% 37% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +647.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +679.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +156%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
3
:
2
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Protein +525%
Contains more Fats +35%
Contains more Other +956.6%
Contains more Carbs +214.6%
Contains more Water +61.4%
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Whipped cream
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +525%
Contains more Fats +35%
Contains more Other +956.6%
Contains more Carbs +214.6%
Contains more Water +61.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
2
:
1
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21%
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Whipped cream
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.825 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21%

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 Whipped cream
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 Whipped cream Opinion
Net carbs 3.97g 12.49g Whipped cream
Protein 20g 3.2g Cotija cheese
Fats 30g 22.22g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.97g 12.49g Whipped cream
Calories 366kcal 257kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0g 8g Cotija cheese
Calcium 800mg 101mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0mg 0.05mg Whipped cream
Magnesium 38mg 11mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 729mg 89mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 125mg 147mg Whipped cream
Sodium 1400mg 8mg Whipped cream
Zinc 3.87mg 0.37mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.01mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.001mg Whipped cream
Selenium 17.7µg 1.4µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 865IU 685IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 229µg 188µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.64mg Whipped cream
Vitamin D 21IU 16IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.037mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.065mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.07mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.305mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.041mg Cotija cheese
Folate 10µg 3µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.29µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.9µg
Tryptophan 0.045mg Whipped cream
Threonine 0.144mg Whipped cream
Isoleucine 0.194mg Whipped cream
Leucine 0.313mg Whipped cream
Lysine 0.254mg Whipped cream
Methionine 0.08mg Whipped cream
Phenylalanine 0.154mg Whipped cream
Valine 0.214mg Whipped cream
Histidine 0.087mg Whipped cream
Cholesterol 100mg 76mg Whipped cream
Saturated Fat 17.5g 13.831g Whipped cream
Monounsaturated Fat 8.333g 6.418g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.825g Cotija cheese

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Cotija cheese Whipped cream
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%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1392mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.669g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.