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

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Differences between port Salut and cream cheese

  • Port Salut has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, while cream cheese has more vitamin B5.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for calcium is 55% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 7 times less vitamin B12 than port Salut. Port Salut contains 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while cream cheese contains 0.22µg.
  • The amount of sodium in cream cheese is lower.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of port Salut is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, cream.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +570.1%
Contains more IronIron +290.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +236.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~308µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +286.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.5%
Contains more FatsFats +22.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +868.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.907g

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 Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Cream cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 650mg 97mg 55%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.22µg 53%
Phosphorus 360mg 107mg 36%
Protein 23.78g 6.15g 35%
Zinc 2.6mg 0.5mg 19%
Saturated fat 16.691g 20.213g 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg 11%
Sodium 534mg 314mg 10%
Fats 28.2g 34.44g 10%
Cholesterol 123mg 101mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.517mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 1.483g 5%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.86mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 9mg 4%
Iron 0.43mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 27.2mg 2%
Folate 18µg 9µg 2%
Carbs 0.57g 5.52g 2%
Vitamin A 315µg 308µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 9.338g 8.907g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.23mg 1%
Calories 352kcal 350kcal 0%
Net carbs 0.57g 5.52g N/A
Potassium 136mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 0.57g 3.76g N/A
Copper 0.022mg 0.018mg 0%
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.056mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.876mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 2.482mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 1.987mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 1.707mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.686mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Port Salut Cream 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
32%
Port Salut
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.522g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.