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Port Salut vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Port Salut and Whey different?

  • Port Salut is higher than Whey in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Port Salut covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 82% more than Whey.
  • Port Salut contains 105 times more Vitamin A RAE than Whey. Port Salut contains 315µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Whey contains 3µg.
  • Whey is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, port de salut and Whey, sweet, fluid types were 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 +1283%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.6%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +1283%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.6%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%

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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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2697.6%
Contains more Fats +7733.3%
Contains more Other +277.4%
Contains more Carbs +801.8%
Contains more Water +104.9%
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +2697.6%
Contains more Fats +7733.3%
Contains more Other +277.4%
Contains more Carbs +801.8%
Contains more Water +104.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9238%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6527.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9238%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6527.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Whey Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 5.14g Whey
Protein 23.78g 0.85g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 0.36g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 5.14g Whey
Calories 352kcal 27kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 5.14g Port Salut
Calcium 650mg 47mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.06mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 8mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 46mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 534mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 2.6mg 0.13mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.004mg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg 0.001mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 1.9µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 12IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 3µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.158mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.031mg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 1µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.28µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.013mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.054mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.047mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 0.078mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 0.068mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.016mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.027mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.046mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.016mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 16.691g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 0.1g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.011g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.461g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Port Salut
Port Salut is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.