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Port Salut vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Port Salut and Brunost

  • Port Salut has more Calcium, and Zinc, however, Brunost is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Brunost covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 88% more than Port Salut.
  • Brunost contains 2 times less Zinc than Port Salut. Port Salut contains 2.6mg of Zinc, while Brunost contains 1.14mg.
  • Port Salut has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +936%
Contains more IronIron +20.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
~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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1255%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1113IU

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.4%
Contains more WaterWater +238.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7382.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.5%
~equal in Fats ~29.51g

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Brunost Opinion
Calories 352kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 23.78g 9.65g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 29.51g Brunost
Net carbs 0.57g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 0.57g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 123mg 94mg Brunost
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 650mg 400mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.43mg 0.52mg Brunost
Sugar 0.57g Brunost
Copper 0.022mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 2.6mg 1.14mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 444mg Brunost
Sodium 534mg 600mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 315µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 5µg Port Salut
Choline 15.4mg Port Salut
Saturated Fat 16.691g 19.16g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 7.879g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.938g Brunost
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.135mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.393mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.519mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 0.992mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 0.814mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.318mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.54mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.765mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.293mg Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
81%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.469g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brunost
Brunost is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.