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Port Salut vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Port Salut and Chocolate?

  • Port Salut is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% higher.
  • Port Salut has 158 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate. Port Salut has 315µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate has 2µg.
  • Chocolate contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, port de salut and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
4
:
6
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Calcium +1060.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +1765.1%
Contains more Magnesium +508.3%
Contains more Potassium +311%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +4572.7%
Contains more Manganese +12800%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1060.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +1765.1%
Contains more Magnesium +508.3%
Contains more Potassium +311%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Copper +4572.7%
Contains more Manganese +12800%

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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
7
:
5
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin A +2084%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%
Port Salut
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%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +2084%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +237.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +387.3%
Contains more Water +4585.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +10631.6%
Port Salut
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +387.3%
Contains more Water +4585.6%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +10631.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
1
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 23.78g 4.88g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 0.57g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 352kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 0.57g 47.9g Port Salut
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 650mg 56mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 24mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 360mg 206mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 534mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.6mg 2.01mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.011mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 50IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 2µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.05mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.042mg Port Salut
Folate 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.23µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Port Salut
Saturated Fat 16.691g 18.519g Port Salut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

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Port Salut Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.828g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.