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Powdered milk vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Powdered milk and Cotija cheese different?

  • Powdered milk is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Choline, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Cotija cheese is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Powdered milk is 55% higher.
  • Powdered milk contains 11 times more Potassium than Cotija cheese. While Powdered milk contains 1330mg of Potassium, Cotija cheese contains only 125mg.
  • Powdered milk has less Sodium.

Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
7
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3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Potassium +964%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 729
Equal in Selenium - 17.7
Powdered milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Cotija cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +123.7%
Contains more Potassium +964%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Copper +197.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 729
Equal in Selenium - 17.7

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.
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
11
:
0
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +132%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.3%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Powdered milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
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 E +132%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +875.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +516.3%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
2
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +867.8%
Contains more Fats +12.3%
Contains more Water +1438.5%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Powdered milk
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 Protein +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +867.8%
Contains more Fats +12.3%
Contains more Water +1438.5%
Contains more Other +32.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Powdered milk
Powdered milk
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2
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.333
Powdered milk
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.5%
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.
Powdered milk Cotija cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 38.42g 3.97g Powdered milk
Protein 26.32g 20g Powdered milk
Fats 26.71g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 38.42g 3.97g Powdered milk
Calories 496kcal 366kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 38.42g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 912mg 800mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.47mg 0mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 85mg 38mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 776mg 729mg Powdered milk
Potassium 1330mg 125mg Powdered milk
Sodium 371mg 1400mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.34mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.08mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 16.3µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 934IU 865IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 258µg 229µg Powdered milk
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.25mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.029mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.486mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.114mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.049mg Powdered milk
Folate 37µg 10µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 2.26µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.9µg Powdered milk
Tryptophan 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.578mg Powdered milk
Lysine 2.087mg Powdered milk
Methionine 0.66mg Powdered milk
Phenylalanine 1.271mg Powdered milk
Valine 1.762mg Powdered milk
Histidine 0.714mg Powdered milk
Cholesterol 97mg 100mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 16.742g 17.5g Powdered milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.924g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 1.187g Cotija cheese

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Powdered milk 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
93%
Powdered milk
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 1029mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.