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Port Salut vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Port Salut and Clam

  • Port Salut has more Calcium, however, Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4058% more than Port Salut.
  • Port Salut has 89 times more Saturated Fat than Clam. While Port Salut has 16.691g of Saturated Fat, Clam has only 0.188g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, port de salut and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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
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6
Clam
Clam
Contains more Calcium +606.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Iron +553.5%
Contains more Potassium +361.8%
Contains more Copper +3027.3%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338
Equal in Zinc - 2.73
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Calcium +606.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Iron +553.5%
Contains more Potassium +361.8%
Contains more Copper +3027.3%
Contains more Manganese +8990.9%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 338
Equal in Zinc - 2.73

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
4
:
8
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5490%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6492.7%
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%
Clam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5490%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +6492.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
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4
Clam
Clam
Contains more Fats +1346.2%
Contains more Carbs +800%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +86.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.55
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
Clam
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Fats +1346.2%
Contains more Carbs +800%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Other +86.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
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1
Clam
Clam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5329.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5329.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 5.13g Clam
Protein 23.78g 25.55g Clam
Fats 28.2g 1.95g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 5.13g Clam
Calories 352kcal 148kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g Clam
Calcium 650mg 92mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 338mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 534mg 1202mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.022mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.011mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 14.5µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 1092IU 570IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 171µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 18µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 98.89µg Clam
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.286mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.112mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 1.798mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 1.909mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.576mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.915mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 1.116mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.49mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 16.691g 0.188g Clam
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 0.172g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.552g Port Salut

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Port Salut
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 668mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.