Egg vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Egg and Cotija cheese?
- Egg is richer in Copper, Choline, and Selenium, while Cotija cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- Egg's daily need coverage for Copper is 196% higher.
- Cotija cheese has 19 times less Choline than Egg. Egg has 293.8mg of Choline, while Cotija cheese has 15.4mg.
- Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol.
We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +740.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +268.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +323.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1807.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +103.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +182.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +650.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.187 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +104.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 155kcal | 366kcal |
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| Protein | 12.58g | 20g |
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| Fats | 10.61g | 30g |
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| Net carbs | 1.12g | 3.97g |
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| Carbs | 1.12g | 3.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 373mg | 100mg |
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| Vitamin D | 87IU | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 50mg | 800mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 0mg |
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| Sugar | 1.12g | 0g |
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.238mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 3.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 172mg | 729mg |
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| Sodium | 124mg | 1400mg |
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| Vitamin A | 520IU | 865IU |
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| Vitamin A | 149µg | 229µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 30.8µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.486mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 2.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 293.8mg | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.267g | 17.5g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.077g | 8.333g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 1.187g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.153mg |
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| Threonine | 0.604mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.686mg |
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| Leucine | 1.075mg |
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| Lysine | 0.904mg |
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| Methionine | 0.392mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg |
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| Valine | 0.767mg |
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| Histidine | 0.298mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g |
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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
54%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
105%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1276mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.233g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.