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Lamb vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb and Port Salut?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, and Zinc, yet Port Salut is richer in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Calcium is 63% higher.
  • Lamb has 111 times more Vitamin B3 than Port Salut. Lamb has 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while Port Salut has 0.06mg.
  • Lamb contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +337.2%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +71.5%
Contains more Copper +440.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Contains more Calcium +3723.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +337.2%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +71.5%
Contains more Copper +440.9%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Contains more Calcium +3723.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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.
Lamb
Lamb
7
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Folate - 18
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +34.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +143.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.78
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
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
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Fats +34.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +143.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.338
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.1%
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.
Lamb Port Salut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.57g Port Salut
Protein 24.52g 23.78g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 0g 0.57g Port Salut
Calories 294kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0g 0.57g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 1.88mg 0.43mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 188mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 310mg 136mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 534mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.6mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.022mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 14.5µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 2IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.014mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.24mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.06mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.21mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.053mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 18µg
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.5µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 2.4µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 1.05mg 0.876mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.908mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 2.166mg 1.987mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.323mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.777mg 0.686mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 123mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 16.691g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.729g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.861g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.