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Eggnog vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eggnog and Cotija cheese

  • Cotija cheese is richer than Eggnog in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cotija cheese is 89% higher.
  • Eggnog contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Eggnog and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija.

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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.
Eggnog
Eggnog
4
:
6
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +568.8%
Contains more Zinc +741.3%
Contains more Copper +1730.8%
Contains more Selenium +321.4%
Eggnog
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +568.8%
Contains more Zinc +741.3%
Contains more Copper +1730.8%
Contains more Selenium +321.4%

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.
Eggnog
Eggnog
5
:
7
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +319.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049
Eggnog
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +319.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.8%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
2
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Water +117.2%
Contains more Protein +339.6%
Contains more Fats +616%
Contains more Other +1098.5%
Eggnog
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Cotija cheese
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +102.8%
Contains more Water +117.2%
Contains more Protein +339.6%
Contains more Fats +616%
Contains more Other +1098.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
Eggnog
1
:
2
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +499.5%
Eggnog
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +499.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Cotija cheese
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 8.05g 3.97g Eggnog
Protein 4.55g 20g Cotija cheese
Fats 4.19g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 8.05g 3.97g Eggnog
Calories 88kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 8.05g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 130mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.2mg 0mg Eggnog
Magnesium 19mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 109mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 165mg 125mg Eggnog
Sodium 54mg 1400mg Eggnog
Zinc 0.46mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.013mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.005mg Eggnog
Selenium 4.2µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 206IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 49IU 21IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.5µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.029mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.049mg Eggnog
Folate 1µg 10µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.085mg Eggnog
Threonine 0.201mg Eggnog
Isoleucine 0.237mg Eggnog
Leucine 0.383mg Eggnog
Lysine 0.257mg Eggnog
Methionine 0.12mg Eggnog
Phenylalanine 0.225mg Eggnog
Valine 0.289mg Eggnog
Histidine 0.108mg Eggnog
Cholesterol 59mg 100mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 2.591g 17.5g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 1.302g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Cotija cheese
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
17%
Eggnog
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 1346mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.909g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients
  2. Cotija cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170898/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.