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Port Salut vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Port Salut and Brunost

  • Port Salut has more Calcium, and Zinc, however, Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 88% more than Port Salut.
  • Brunost contains 2 times less Zinc than Port Salut. Port Salut contains 2.6mg of Zinc, while Brunost contains 1.14mg.
  • Port Salut has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 Calcium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +128.1%
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%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +128.1%
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%
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 Folate +260%
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%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +260%
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%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +146.4%
Contains more Water +238.2%
Contains more Carbs +7382.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
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
Contains more Protein +146.4%
Contains more Water +238.2%
Contains more Carbs +7382.5%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Equal in Fats - 29.51

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Brunost
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
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
72%
Brunost

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients
  2. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.