Parmesan vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parmesan and cotija cheese different?
- Parmesan is higher in selenium, iron, and calcium; however, cotija cheese is richer in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cotija cheese is 36% higher.
- Cotija cheese has less sodium.
Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, mexican, queso cotija are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +44% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +495% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +11.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +250.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.8% |
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Fats
~30g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 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 | -12.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 2.26µg | 36% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 17.7µg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.238mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1804mg | 1400mg | 18% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 20g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 729mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 17.5g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.486mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 853mg | 800mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 229µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 3.97g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 8.333g | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 3.87mg | 3% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 30g | 3% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 366kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 125mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 1.187g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 21IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.129g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cotija cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.