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Chocolate vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate and Port Salut?

  • Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Port Salut is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% higher.
  • Chocolate contains less Cholesterol.

We used Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Cheese, port de salut types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +1765.1%
Contains more Magnesium +508.3%
Contains more Potassium +311%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +4572.7%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Calcium +1060.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1765.1%
Contains more Magnesium +508.3%
Contains more Potassium +311%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +4572.7%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Contains more Calcium +1060.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2084%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +552.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2084%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +552.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +10631.6%
Contains more Protein +387.3%
Contains more Water +4585.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Equal in Fats - 28.2
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +10631.6%
Contains more Protein +387.3%
Contains more Water +4585.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Equal in Fats - 28.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.338
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.338

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 0.57g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 31.28g 28.2g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 0.57g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 352kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 8.02mg 0.43mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 24mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 559mg 136mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 534mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 1.028mg 0.022mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.011mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 50IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.24mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.014mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.06mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.21mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.053mg Port Salut
Folate 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 8.1µg 2.4µg Chocolate
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 8mg 123mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Port Salut
Saturated Fat 18.519g 16.691g Port Salut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 9.338g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.729g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Port Salut
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
10%
Chocolate
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.828g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.