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

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What are the main differences between Port Salut and Cottage cheese?

  • Port Salut is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Cottage cheese is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 75% higher.
  • Port Salut has 9 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cottage cheese. Port Salut has 315µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cottage cheese has 37µg.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +683.1%
Contains more Iron +514.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +683.1%
Contains more Iron +514.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains less Sodium -31.8%
Contains more Copper +31.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +680%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +680%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +165.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113.8%
Contains more Fats +555.8%
Contains more Other +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +493%
Contains more Water +75.6%
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Protein +113.8%
Contains more Fats +555.8%
Contains more Other +41.8%
Contains more Carbs +493%
Contains more Water +75.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +492.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +492.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 23.78g 11.12g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 4.3g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Calories 352kcal 98kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 2.67g Port Salut
Calcium 650mg 83mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.07mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 8mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 159mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 104mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 364mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 2.6mg 0.4mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.029mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.002mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 140IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 37µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.08mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU 3IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.027mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.163mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.099mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.046mg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 12µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.43µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.147mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.5mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.591mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 1.116mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 0.934mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.269mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.577mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.748mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.326mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 17mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 16.691g 1.718g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 0.778g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.123g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Cottage 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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.