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Port Salut vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Port Salut and Camembert

  • Port Salut has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Camembert has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Calcium is 26% higher.
  • Camembert contains 2 times less Cholesterol than Port Salut. Port Salut contains 123mg of Cholesterol, while Camembert contains 72mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, camembert.

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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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
7
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2
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Calcium +67.5%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Equal in Copper - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Camembert
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 13% 15% 149% 17% 110% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +67.5%
Contains more Iron +30.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -36.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Zinc - 2.38
Equal in Copper - 0.021
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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
5
:
6
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Vitamin A +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
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%
Camembert
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 12% 0% 7% 113% 12% 82% 53% 47% 163% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.3%
Contains more Folate +244.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
2
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +84%
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
Camembert
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +84%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
2
:
1
Camembert
Camembert
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 15.259
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.724
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Camembert
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 15.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.724 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 15.259
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.724

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Camembert Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 0.46g Port Salut
Protein 23.78g 19.8g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 24.26g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 0.46g Port Salut
Calories 352kcal 300kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 0.46g Camembert
Calcium 650mg 388mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.33mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 347mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 187mg Camembert
Sodium 534mg 842mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg 2.38mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.021mg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Camembert
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1092IU 820IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 241µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU 18IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.028mg Camembert
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.488mg Camembert
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.63mg Camembert
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.364mg Camembert
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.227mg Camembert
Folate 18µg 62µg Camembert
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.3µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.307mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.717mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.968mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 1.84mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 1.766mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.565mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.105mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 1.279mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.683mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 72mg Camembert
Saturated Fat 16.691g 15.259g Camembert
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 7.023g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.724g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Camembert
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
31%
Port Salut
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.432g)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients
  2. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.