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Port Salut vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Port Salut and Edam

  • Port Salut has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Edam has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 25% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, edam.

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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 less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +32.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
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 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Other +111%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Other +111%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.665
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.665

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 Edam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Edam Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 1.43g Edam
Protein 23.78g 24.99g Edam
Fats 28.2g 27.8g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 1.43g Edam
Calories 352kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 0.57g 1.43g Port Salut
Calcium 650mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.43mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 24mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 360mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 136mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 534mg 812mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.022mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1092IU 825IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 243µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.082mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.281mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 18µg 16µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.876mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.308mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 1.987mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.734mg 0.721mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.707mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.686mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 123mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 16.691g 17.572g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 8.125g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.665g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Edam
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
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam 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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.