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Port Salut vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Port Salut and Hot chocolate different?

  • Port Salut is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Hot chocolate is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Port Salut is 76% higher.
  • Port Salut contains 15 times more Cholesterol than Hot chocolate. While Port Salut contains 123mg of Cholesterol, Hot chocolate contains only 8mg.

Cheese, port de salut and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade are the varieties 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 Calcium +470.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.9%
Contains more Zinc +312.7%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +368.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +470.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.9%
Contains more Zinc +312.7%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Copper +368.2%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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 A +520.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +520.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +206.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +575.6%
Contains more Fats +1105.1%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Carbs +1784.2%
Contains more Water +81.4%
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +575.6%
Contains more Fats +1105.1%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Contains more Carbs +1784.2%
Contains more Water +81.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1279.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +767.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1279.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +767.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%

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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 23.78g 3.52g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 2.34g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 352kcal 77kcal Port Salut
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 0.57g 9.66g Port Salut
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 650mg 114mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.42mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 105mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 534mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 2.6mg 0.63mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 176IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 51µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.03mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.182mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.133mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.04mg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.49µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.037mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.095mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.169mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 0.305mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 0.215mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.076mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.15mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.201mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.067mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Port Salut
Saturated Fat 16.691g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 0.677g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.084g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Hot chocolate
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
31%
Port Salut
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.