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Port Salut vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Port Salut and Cotija cheese

  • Port Salut has more Vitamin A RAE, while Cotija cheese has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 53% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cotija cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, port de salut 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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
4
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6
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +981.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 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 -61.9%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Zinc +48.8%
Contains more Copper +981.8%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Potassium - 125

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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
5
:
5
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +26.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049
Port Salut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 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 A +26.2%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
2
:
3
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +596.5%
Contains more Other +301.5%
Equal in Fats - 30
Port Salut
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 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 +18.9%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +596.5%
Contains more Other +301.5%
Equal in Fats - 30

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
2
:
1
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Cotija cheese
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 23.78g 20g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 0.57g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 352kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0.57g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 650mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.43mg 0mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 360mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 136mg 125mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 1400mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.022mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 1092IU 865IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 229µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 21IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.114mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.049mg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 10µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 100mg Cotija cheese
Saturated Fat 16.691g 17.5g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 8.333g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut 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
31%
Port Salut
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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 - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.