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.
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Iron
+207.1%
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Potassium
+78.9%
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Sodium
-18.2%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+26.4%
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Zinc
+40%
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Copper
+36.4%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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Selenium
+96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
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Iron
+207.1%
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Potassium
+78.9%
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Sodium
-18.2%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+26.4%
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Zinc
+40%
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Copper
+36.4%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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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.
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Vitamin B12
+36.4%
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Vitamin A
+13.7%
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Vitamin E
+195.8%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B1
+107.1%
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Vitamin B2
+78.3%
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Vitamin B5
+95.2%
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Vitamin B6
+24.5%
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Folate
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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Vitamin B12
+36.4%
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Vitamin A
+13.7%
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Vitamin E
+195.8%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B1
+107.1%
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Vitamin B2
+78.3%
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Vitamin B5
+95.2%
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Vitamin B6
+24.5%
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Folate
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+22.8%
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Fats
+18.1%
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Carbs
+442.1%
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Other
+85.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Protein:
23.78 g
Fats:
28.2 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
45.45 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
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Water
+22.8%
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Fats
+18.1%
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Carbs
+442.1%
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+85.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-11.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+94.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Saturated Fat:
16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.729 g
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
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Saturated Fat
-11.5%
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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.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.57g | 3.09g |
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Protein | 23.78g | 22.87g |
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Fats | 28.2g | 33.31g |
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Carbs | 0.57g | 3.09g |
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Calories | 352kcal | 404kcal |
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Sugar | 0.57g | 0.48g |
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Calcium | 650mg | 710mg |
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Iron | 0.43mg | 0.14mg |
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Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg |
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Phosphorus | 360mg | 455mg |
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Potassium | 136mg | 76mg |
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Sodium | 534mg | 653mg |
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Zinc | 2.6mg | 3.64mg |
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Copper | 0.022mg | 0.03mg |
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Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.027mg |
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Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg |
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Vitamin A | 1092IU | 1242IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 315µg | 330µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.71mg |
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Vitamin D | 21IU | 24IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.029mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.428mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.06mg | 0.059mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.41mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.066mg |
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Folate | 18µg | 27µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.1µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.343mg | 0.547mg |
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Threonine | 0.876mg | 1.044mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.446mg | 1.206mg |
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Leucine | 2.482mg | 1.939mg |
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Lysine | 1.987mg | 1.025mg |
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Methionine | 0.734mg | 0.547mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.323mg | 1.074mg |
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Valine | 1.707mg | 1.404mg |
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Histidine | 0.686mg | 0.547mg |
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Cholesterol | 123mg | 99mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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Saturated Fat | 16.691g | 18.867g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 9.338g | 9.246g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.729g | 1.421g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.176g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins