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Mozzarella vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mozzarella and Port Salut

  • Mozzarella has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Port Salut has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 29% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mozzarella is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
7
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Iron +72%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Mozzarella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Contains more Iron +72%
Contains more Potassium +43.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
4
:
7
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Mozzarella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +63%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
4
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +443.9%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Equal in Water - 45.45
Mozzarella
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +15.6%
Contains more Carbs +443.9%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Equal in Water - 45.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mozzarella
Mozzarella
1
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.2%
Mozzarella
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 0.57g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 23.78g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 3.1g 0.57g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 1.23g 0.57g Port Salut
Calcium 731mg 650mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 360mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 136mg Port Salut
Sodium 16mg 534mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.6mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.022mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 13IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.014mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.24mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.06mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.053mg Mozzarella
Folate 9µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 54mg 123mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 16.691g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.729g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.