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Gouda cheese vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gouda cheese and Port Salut?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Port Salut is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 27% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has 2 times more Sodium than Port Salut. Gouda cheese has 819mg of Sodium, while Port Salut has 534mg.

We used Cheese, gouda 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 Magnesium +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains more Iron +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Equal in Calcium - 650
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains more Iron +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Equal in Calcium - 650
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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 Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +94%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
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 B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +94%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +289.5%
Contains more Other +97%
Equal in Protein - 23.78
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Equal in Water - 45.45
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 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 Carbs +289.5%
Contains more Other +97%
Equal in Protein - 23.78
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Equal in Water - 45.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gouda cheese Port Salut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Gouda cheese Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 0.57g Gouda cheese
Protein 24.94g 23.78g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 2.22g 0.57g Gouda cheese
Calories 356kcal 352kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 2.22g 0.57g Port Salut
Calcium 700mg 650mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Magnesium 29mg 24mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 360mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 136mg Port Salut
Sodium 819mg 534mg Port Salut
Zinc 3.9mg 2.6mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.022mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 563IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.014mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.06mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.21mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.053mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 18µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.343mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.876mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.564mg 2.482mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 1.987mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.323mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.707mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.686mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 123mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.729g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gouda cheese 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
33%
Gouda cheese
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.923g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese 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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.