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Butter vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Butter and Port Salut different?

  • Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Port Salut is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 169% higher.
  • Butter contains 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Port Salut. While Butter contains 684µg of Vitamin A RAE, Port Salut contains only 315µg.
  • Port Salut has less Saturated Fat.

Butter, without salt and Cheese, port de salut 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.
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +2608.3%
Contains more Iron +2050%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +466.7%
Contains more Zinc +2788.9%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Calcium +2608.3%
Contains more Iron +2050%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400%
Contains more Potassium +466.7%
Contains more Zinc +2788.9%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +1350%

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.
Butter
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Contains more Vitamin A +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1666.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +782.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
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 A +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1666.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +782.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +187.6%
Contains more Protein +2697.6%
Contains more Carbs +850%
Contains more Water +153.3%
Contains more Other +4900%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 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 +187.6%
Contains more Protein +2697.6%
Contains more Carbs +850%
Contains more Water +153.3%
Contains more Other +4900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 0.57g Port Salut
Protein 0.85g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 81.11g 28.2g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 0.57g Port Salut
Calories 717kcal 352kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 0.57g Butter
Calcium 24mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.02mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Magnesium 2mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 24mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 24mg 136mg Port Salut
Sodium 11mg 534mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.016mg 0.022mg Port Salut
Manganese 0.004mg 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 2499IU 1092IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 315µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.24mg Butter
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.014mg Port Salut
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.06mg Port Salut
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.053mg Port Salut
Folate 3µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 7µg 2.4µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.038mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.083mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.067mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.021mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.057mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.023mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 215mg 123mg Port Salut
Saturated Fat 50.489g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 9.338g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.729g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 33.798g)
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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.