Quail egg vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between quail egg and cotija cheese?
- Quail egg is higher in iron, choline, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet cotija cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Quail egg's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 248% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in cotija cheese is lower.
We used Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw 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 IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +283.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +332% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +348.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +206.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +560% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1610.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.05 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.41 g
Water:
74.35 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +170.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +868.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +630% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.557 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.324 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 | -79.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 844mg | 100mg | 248% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 800mg | 74% |
| Phosphorus | 226mg | 729mg | 72% |
| Saturated fat | 3.557g | 17.5g | 63% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 1400mg | 55% |
| Iron | 3.65mg | 0mg | 46% |
| Choline | 263.4mg | 15.4mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.761mg | 35% | |
| Fats | 11.09g | 30g | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.58µg | 2.26µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 32µg | 17.7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.79mg | 0.486mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 3.87mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.238mg | 20% |
| Protein | 13.05g | 20g | 14% |
| Folate | 66µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.324g | 8.333g | 10% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 366kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.049mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.029mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 156µg | 229µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.08mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.4µg | 0.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 55IU | 21IU | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.324g | 1.187g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.41g | 3.97g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.41g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Potassium | 132mg | 125mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.816mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.146mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.94mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.315mg | 0% |
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
65%
40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
105%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.943g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.