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Port Salut vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Port Salut and Spread different?

  • Port Salut is higher in Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Port Salut is 72% higher.
  • Spread has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, port de salut and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
10
:
0
Spread
Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1033.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1033.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.3%

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
9
:
3
Spread
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
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%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
2
Spread
Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +77.8%
Equal in Other - 2.07
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
Spread
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +64.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +77.8%
Equal in Other - 2.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
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:
2
Spread
Spread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446%
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Spread
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446%

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 Spread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Spread Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 0g Port Salut
Protein 23.78g 0g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 17.1g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 0g Port Salut
Calories 352kcal 158kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 0g Spread
Calcium 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 0mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 12mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 755mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.014mg Port Salut
Vitamin B2 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg Port Salut
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.053mg Port Salut
Folate 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 12.3µg Spread
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 123mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Port Salut
Saturated Fat 16.691g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 7.6g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 3.98g Spread

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Port Salut Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.