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

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How are Blue cheese and Port Salut different?

  • Blue cheese is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Port Salut is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 30% more than Port Salut.
  • Blue cheese contains 17 times more Vitamin B3 than Port Salut. Blue cheese contains 1.016mg of Vitamin B3, while Port Salut contains 0.06mg.
  • Port Salut is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, blue and Cheese, port de salut types were used 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 Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 360
Equal in Zinc - 2.6
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +23.1%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -53.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 360
Equal in Zinc - 2.6
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +723.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +723.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +310.5%
Contains more Other +155.5%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Equal in Water - 45.45
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Carbs +310.5%
Contains more Other +155.5%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Equal in Water - 45.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.729
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.729

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blue cheese Port Salut
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 0.57g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 28.74g 28.2g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 0.57g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 352kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 0.57g Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.31mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 387mg 360mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 136mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 534mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.66mg 2.6mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.022mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 721IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.24mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 21IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.014mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.24mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.06mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.21mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.053mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 18µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.785mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.919mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.852mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.584mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.556mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.758mg 0.686mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 123mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.729g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Port Salut
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
42%
Blue cheese
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.978g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
  2. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.