Swiss cheese vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Swiss cheese and cotija cheese?
- Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and calcium, yet cotija cheese is higher in phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for sodium is 53% more.
- Swiss cheese has 2 times more selenium than cotija cheese. While Swiss cheese has 30µg of selenium, cotija cheese has only 17.7µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cotija cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, swiss 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 CalciumCalcium | +11.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +406.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27% |
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 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169.5% |
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Fats
~30g
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Water
~38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.187 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.5g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.333g
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 187mg | 1400mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 2.26µg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 574mg | 729mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 17.7µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.238mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.486mg | 14% |
| Protein | 26.96g | 20g | 14% |
| Calcium | 890mg | 800mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 229µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.37mg | 3.87mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 18.227g | 17.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 125mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Fats | 30.99g | 30g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.046g | 8.333g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 1.187g | 1% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 366kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.44g | 3.97g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.44g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | 0g | N/A |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cotija cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cotija cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cotija cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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