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Brunost vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Brunost and Port Salut

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Port Salut is higher in Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 88% more than Port Salut.
  • Port Salut contains 23 times less Vitamin B1 than Brunost. Brunost contains 0.315mg of Vitamin B1, while Port Salut contains 0.014mg.
  • Port Salut has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gjetost 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.
Brunost
Brunost
6
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +20.9%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +936%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +128.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +20.9%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +936%
Contains more Copper +263.6%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +128.1%
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.
Brunost
Brunost
7
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1092
Brunost
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1092

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
3
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +7382.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Protein +146.4%
Contains more Water +238.2%
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Brunost
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
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
Contains more Carbs +7382.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Protein +146.4%
Contains more Water +238.2%
Equal in Fats - 28.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
1
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.5%
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0.57g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 29.51g 28.2g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0.57g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 352kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.57g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.52mg 0.43mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 24mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 360mg Brunost
Potassium 1409mg 136mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 534mg Port Salut
Zinc 1.14mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.08mg 0.022mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.011mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1113IU 1092IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 315µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.014mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.24mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.06mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.21mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.053mg Brunost
Folate 5µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.5µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.393mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.992mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.814mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.318mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.765mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.293mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 94mg 123mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 0.729g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost Port Salut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
87%
Brunost
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.469g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.