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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 240% 11% 0% 79% 106% 312% 183% 0% 97%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 30% 13% 1.9% 3.3% 10% 38% 1% 0.13% 7.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +692.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2280%
Contains more ZincZinc +945.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +719.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 76% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 0% 11% 283% 4.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 63% 13% 6% 9.3% 15% 1.3% 18% 9.5% 36% 4.8% 2.3% 9.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +647.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +679.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +156%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.9µg
~equal in Choline ~16.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
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 ProteinProtein +525%
Contains more FatsFats +35%
Contains more OtherOther +956.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +214.6%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.5 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.187 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.831 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.825 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cotija cheese Whipped cream DV% diff.
Phosphorus 729mg 89mg 91%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0.29µg 82%
Calcium 800mg 101mg 70%
Sodium 1400mg 8mg 61%
Protein 20g 3.2g 34%
Zinc 3.87mg 0.37mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.065mg 32%
Selenium 17.7µg 1.4µg 30%
Copper 0.238mg 0.01mg 25%
Saturated fat 17.5g 13.831g 17%
Fats 30g 22.22g 12%
Cholesterol 100mg 76mg 8%
Magnesium 38mg 11mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.305mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.333g 6.418g 5%
Vitamin A 229µg 188µg 5%
Calories 366kcal 257kcal 5%
Carbs 3.97g 12.49g 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.64mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.187g 0.825g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.037mg 1%
Potassium 125mg 147mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg 1%
Iron 0mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin D 21IU 16IU 1%
Net carbs 3.97g 12.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 8g N/A
Manganese 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.9µg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 16.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.144mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.194mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.254mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.214mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cotija cheese Whipped cream
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Cotija cheese
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Cotija cheese
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1392mg)
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?
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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. 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.