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Mozzarella vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mozzarella and port Salut

  • Mozzarella has more phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2, while port Salut has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 29% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in mozzarella is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, port de salut.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.2%
Contains more IronIron +72%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 ProteinProtein +15.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +443.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more FatsFats +64.9%
~equal in Water ~45.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Port Salut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 10.867g 16.691g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.5µg 24%
Sodium 16mg 534mg 23%
Cholesterol 54mg 123mg 23%
Phosphorus 524mg 360mg 23%
Vitamin A 137µg 315µg 20%
Fats 17.1g 28.2g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 9.338g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.24mg 8%
Calcium 731mg 650mg 8%
Protein 27.5g 23.78g 7%
Zinc 3.13mg 2.6mg 5%
Calories 280kcal 352kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.053mg 2%
Iron 0.25mg 0.43mg 2%
Folate 9µg 18µg 2%
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg 1%
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.729g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.014mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0.57g 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg 1%
Copper 0.027mg 0.022mg 1%
Potassium 95mg 136mg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 21IU 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0.57g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g 0.57g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0%
Valine 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.686mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Port Salut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Mozzarella
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.824g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.