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Port Salut vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Port Salut and Fontina

  • Port Salut has more Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Fontina has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 13% higher.
  • Fontina has 2 times less Potassium than Port Salut. Port Salut has 136mg of Potassium, while Fontina has 64mg.
  • Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, fontina.

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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 +18.2%
Contains more Iron +87%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
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 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +87%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Copper +13.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 346
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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Contains more Vitamin A +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
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 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +171.9%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Water +19.9%
Contains more Fats +10.4%
Contains more Carbs +171.9%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 1.55g Fontina
Protein 23.78g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 28.2g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 0.57g 1.55g Fontina
Calories 352kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 0.57g 1.55g Port Salut
Calcium 650mg 550mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.23mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 14mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 346mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 64mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 800mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.022mg 0.025mg Fontina
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1092IU 913IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 261µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 21IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.204mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 18µg 6µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.876mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.384mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 1.987mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.734mg 0.706mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.707mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.686mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 123mg 116mg Fontina
Saturated Fat 16.691g 19.196g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 8.687g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Fontina
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
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.505g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.5)
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.

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.