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

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What are the differences between Port Salut and American cheese?

  • Port Salut is higher in Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet American cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in American cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60.8%
Contains more IronIron +46.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +272.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.49mg

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% 66% 4.8% 15% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.015mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.234mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.054mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.5µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +549.1%
Contains more OtherOther +238.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.057g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut American cheese Opinion
Calories 352kcal 371kcal American cheese
Protein 23.78g 18.13g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 31.79g American cheese
Net carbs 0.57g 3.7g American cheese
Carbs 0.57g 3.7g American cheese
Cholesterol 123mg 100mg American cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 23IU American cheese
Magnesium 24mg 26mg American cheese
Calcium 650mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 136mg 132mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.63mg American cheese
Sugar 0.57g 2.26g Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.046mg American cheese
Zinc 2.6mg 2.49mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 534mg 1671mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 945IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 315µg 250µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.8mg American cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg American cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 20.2µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.015mg American cheese
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.234mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.076mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.403mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.054mg American cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.5µg
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 18µg 8µg Port Salut
Trans Fat 1.144g Port Salut
Choline 15.4mg 36.2mg American cheese
Saturated Fat 16.691g 18.057g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 8.236g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 1.286g American cheese
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.232mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.772mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.938mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 1.716mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 1.516mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.475mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.939mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 1.187mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.546mg Port Salut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Port Salut American cheese
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
30%
Port Salut
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.366g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.