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Port Salut vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Port Salut and Cheddar Cheese

  • Port Salut has more Vitamin B12, however, Cheddar Cheese is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Selenium 25% more than Port Salut.
  • Port Salut has 2 times more Potassium than Cheddar Cheese. While Port Salut has 136mg of Potassium, Cheddar Cheese has only 76mg.
  • Cheddar Cheese has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, cheddar.

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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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
7
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +207.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710

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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
2
:
8
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
2
:
3
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Contains more Carbs +442.1%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
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
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Fats +18.1%
Contains more Carbs +442.1%
Contains more Other +85.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
2
:
1
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 23.78g 22.87g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 0.57g 3.09g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 352kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.57g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 650mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.43mg 0.14mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 360mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 136mg 76mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 653mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.022mg 0.03mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1092IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.059mg Port Salut
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 18µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.1µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.876mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.206mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 1.939mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 1.025mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.547mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.074mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 1.404mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.547mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 99mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Port Salut
Saturated Fat 16.691g 18.867g Port Salut
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 9.246g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Port Salut Cheddar Cheese
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
31%
Port Salut
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.176g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.