provolone cheese or minas frescal cheese: Which has fewer calories?

Q: provolone cheese or minas frescal cheese: Which has fewer calories?

minas frescal cheese: 264 vs 351 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). Swapping aged provolone for fresh minas brings a fresh white cheese to the plate, with less fat and sodium. It barely melts — best sliced, cold or just warm.

fewer calories−87 kcal/100g

Swap provolone cheese
for minas frescal cheese

Swapping aged provolone for fresh minas brings a fresh white cheese to the plate, with less fat and sodium. It barely melts — best sliced, cold or just warm.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01provolone cheese351 kcal/100g

02minas frescal cheese264 kcal/100g

per 100 g	provolone cheese	minas frescal cheese	difference
Calories●	351	264	−87
Protein	25.6g	17.4g	−8.2g
Carbs	2.1g	3.2g	+1.1g
Fiber	0g	0g	=
Sugar	0.6g	2.3g	+1.7g
Fat	26.6g	20.2g	−6.4g

source: TACO/USDA · TACO

What changes in flavor and texture

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