Cotija cheese vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cotija cheese and port Salut
- Cotija cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B2, calcium, zinc, and selenium, while port Salut has more iron.
- Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 53% higher.
- Port Salut contains 11 times less copper than cotija cheese. Cotija cheese contains 0.238mg of copper, while port Salut contains 0.022mg.
- The amount of sodium in port Salut is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mexican, queso cotija and Cheese, port de salut.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +981.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
30 g
Carbs:
3.97 g
Water:
38 g
Other:
8.03 g
Protein:
23.78 g
Fats:
28.2 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
45.45 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +596.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +301.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~28.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.5 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.187 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.729 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~16.691g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 360mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1400mg | 534mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.5µg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.022mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.24mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 800mg | 650mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.87mg | 2.6mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 229µg | 315µg | 10% |
| Protein | 20g | 23.78g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 123mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg | 6% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 17.5g | 16.691g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.333g | 9.338g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.187g | 0.729g | 3% |
| Fats | 30g | 28.2g | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Calories | 366kcal | 352kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.97g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.97g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 21IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 136mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.57g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.876mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.446mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.482mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.987mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.734mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.707mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.686mg | 0% |
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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
40%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Port Salut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cotija cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
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 - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cotija cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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