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Provolone vs. Cotija cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Provolone and Cotija cheese

  • Provolone has more Iron, however, Cotija cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Cotija cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% more.
  • Provolone is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, provolone 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.
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47%
Contains more Zinc +19.8%
Contains more Copper +815.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 800
Equal in Potassium - 125
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 240% 0% 28% 313% 12% 183% 106% 80% 0% 97%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47%
Contains more Zinc +19.8%
Contains more Copper +815.4%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 800
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Folate - 10
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
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 B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 865
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.9%
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +85.5%
Contains more Other +70.5%
Equal in Water - 38
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
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 +27.9%
Contains more Fats +12.7%
Contains more Carbs +85.5%
Contains more Other +70.5%
Equal in Water - 38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.5
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.187 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.4%
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.
Provolone 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Cotija cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Protein 25.58g 20g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 30g Cotija cheese
Carbs 2.14g 3.97g Cotija cheese
Calories 351kcal 366kcal Cotija cheese
Sugar 0.56g 0g Cotija cheese
Calcium 756mg 800mg Cotija cheese
Iron 0.52mg 0mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 38mg Cotija cheese
Phosphorus 496mg 729mg Cotija cheese
Potassium 138mg 125mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 1400mg Provolone
Zinc 3.23mg 3.87mg Cotija cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.238mg Cotija cheese
Manganese 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin A 880IU 865IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 229µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.25mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Cotija cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.029mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.486mg Cotija cheese
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.114mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.049mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 2.26µg Cotija cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.9µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 100mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 17.5g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 8.333g Cotija cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 1.187g Cotija cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone 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
33%
Provolone
42%
Cotija cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
105%
Cotija cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.422g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cotija cheese
Cotija cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
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 - $2.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.