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

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How are Port Salut and Blue cheese different?

  • Port Salut is richer in Vitamin A, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Blue cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 30% more than Port Salut.
  • Port Salut contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Blue cheese. Port Salut contains 123mg of Cholesterol, while Blue cheese contains 75mg.

Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, blue types were used 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 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.66mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~387mg
~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% 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% 43% 5% 15% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +723.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +310.5%
Contains more OtherOther +155.5%
~equal in Protein ~21.4g
~equal in Fats ~28.74g
~equal in Water ~42.41g

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.8g

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Blue cheese Opinion
Calories 352kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Protein 23.78g 21.4g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 28.74g Blue cheese
Net carbs 0.57g 2.34g Blue cheese
Carbs 0.57g 2.34g Blue cheese
Cholesterol 123mg 75mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 21IU
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Port Salut
Calcium 650mg 528mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 256mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.43mg 0.31mg Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 0.5g Blue cheese
Copper 0.022mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Zinc 2.6mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 360mg 387mg Blue cheese
Sodium 534mg 1146mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 721IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 315µg 198µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.22µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Folate 18µg 36µg Blue cheese
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 16.691g 18.669g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 7.778g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.8g Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.312mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.785mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.124mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 1.919mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 1.852mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.584mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.087mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 1.556mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.758mg Blue cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Blue cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Port Salut
40%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.978g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.