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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% 31% 3% 9% 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% 66% 4.8% 15% 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 +111.2%
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 Opinion
Calories 280kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Protein 27.5g 23.78g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 28.2g Port Salut
Net carbs 3.1g 0.57g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 0.57g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 123mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 21IU Port Salut
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 650mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 136mg Port Salut
Iron 0.25mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Sugar 1.23g 0.57g Port Salut
Copper 0.027mg 0.022mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.6mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 524mg 360mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 534mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 137µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.014mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.24mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.06mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.053mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Folate 9µg 18µg Port Salut
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 16.691g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.729g Port Salut
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
22%
Mozzarella
30%
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.