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Monterey Jack vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Monterey Jack and Cotija cheese

  • Monterey Jack has more Iron, however, Cotija cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% more.
  • Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, monterey 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.
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Copper +643.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 800
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 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 -57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Zinc +29%
Contains more Copper +643.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 800

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 B6 +61.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.3%
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 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 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 B6 +61.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +483.8%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 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 +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +483.8%
Contains more Other +126.2%
Equal in Fats - 30
Equal in Water - 38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32%
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.
Monterey Jack Cotija cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Monterey Jack Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.68g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 24.48g 20g Monterey Jack
Fats 30.28g 30g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.68g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 373kcal 366kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.5g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 746mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.72mg 0mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 444mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 81mg 125mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 600mg 1400mg Monterey Jack
Zinc 3mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Monterey Jack
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 769IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.25mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 22IU 21IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.39mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.049mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 10µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.9µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.315mg Monterey Jack
Threonine 0.871mg Monterey Jack
Isoleucine 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.344mg Monterey Jack
Lysine 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.641mg Monterey Jack
Phenylalanine 1.289mg Monterey Jack
Valine 1.635mg Monterey Jack
Histidine 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 89mg 100mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 19.066g 17.5g Cotija cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.751g 8.333g Monterey Jack
Polyunsaturated fat 0.899g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monterey Jack 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
27%
Monterey Jack
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Monterey Jack
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack contains less Sodium (difference - 800mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.566g)
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 - $4)
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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.