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Fontina vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fontina and Cotija cheese?

  • Cotija cheese is richer than Fontina in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Magnesium.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 55% more.

We used Cheese, fontina and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija types 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 Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +95.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +852%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +171.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.7%
Contains more Potassium +95.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +852%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
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 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Carbs +156.1%
Contains more Other +111.9%
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
20% 30% 4% 38% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 30 g
Carbs: 3.97 g
Water: 38 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Carbs +156.1%
Contains more Other +111.9%
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Cotija cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Fontina Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 25.6g 20g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 30g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 389kcal 366kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 550mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 346mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 64mg 125mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 800mg 1400mg Fontina
Zinc 3.5mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.025mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 913IU 865IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 229µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.25mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 21IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.114mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.049mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 10µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.9µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 100mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 19.196g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 8.333g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 1.187g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina 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
33%
Fontina
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.