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Ricotta vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ricotta and Cotija cheese

  • Ricotta has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE than Cotija cheese.
  • Cotija cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 82% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
3
:
7
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Calcium +286.5%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.4%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +233.6%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Cotija cheese
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 -94%
Contains more Calcium +286.5%
Contains more Magnesium +245.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +361.4%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +233.6%
Contains more Copper +1033.3%
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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
9
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +564.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
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 Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +564.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +72.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.114

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
4
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Water +88.7%
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Fats +131.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Other +687.3%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 Water +88.7%
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Fats +131.1%
Contains more Carbs +30.6%
Contains more Other +687.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
2
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.3%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta Cotija cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 11.26g 20g Cotija cheese
Fats 12.98g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 3.04g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 174kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0.27g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 207mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.38mg 0mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 158mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 105mg 125mg Cotija cheese
Sodium 84mg 1400mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.006mg Ricotta
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 445IU 865IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 229µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 10IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.049mg Cotija cheese
Folate 12µg 10µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.9µg Cotija cheese
Tryptophan 0.125mg Ricotta
Threonine 0.517mg Ricotta
Isoleucine 0.589mg Ricotta
Leucine 1.221mg Ricotta
Lysine 1.338mg Ricotta
Methionine 0.281mg Ricotta
Phenylalanine 0.556mg Ricotta
Valine 0.692mg Ricotta
Histidine 0.459mg Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 100mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 17.5g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 1316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
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 - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.