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Port Salut vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Port Salut and Foie gras?

  • Port Salut is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Foie gras is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 329% higher.
  • Port Salut has 9 times more Calcium than Foie gras. Port Salut has 650mg of Calcium, while Foie gras has 70mg.

We used Cheese, port de salut and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked 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.
Contains more Calcium +828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains less Sodium -23.4%
Contains more Zinc +182.6%
Contains more Iron +1179.1%
Contains more Copper +1718.2%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Equal in Potassium - 138
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 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +828.6%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains less Sodium -23.4%
Contains more Zinc +182.6%
Contains more Iron +1179.1%
Contains more Copper +1718.2%
Contains more Manganese +990.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.4%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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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Contains more Vitamin A +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +526.7%
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 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +526.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.6%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Fats +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +719.3%
Contains more Other +52.5%
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Protein +108.6%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Fats +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +719.3%
Contains more Other +52.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 4.67g Foie gras
Protein 23.78g 11.4g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 0.57g 4.67g Foie gras
Calories 352kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Sugar 0.57g Foie gras
Calcium 650mg 70mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 24mg 13mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 200mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 138mg Foie gras
Sodium 534mg 697mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg 0.92mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.011mg 0.12mg Foie gras
Selenium 14.5µg 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 1092IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.088mg Foie gras
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 18µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.161mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.507mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.606mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 1.029mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 0.863mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.27mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.567mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.719mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.303mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 150mg Port Salut
Saturated Fat 16.691g 14.45g Foie gras
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.84g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Port Salut Foie gras
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
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.