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Port Salut vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Port Salut and Gouda cheese?

  • Port Salut is richer in Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Gouda cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 27% higher.
  • Port Salut has 2 times more Vitamin A than Gouda cheese. Port Salut has 315µg of Vitamin A, while Gouda cheese has 165µg.
  • Port Salut contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, gouda 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +79.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
~equal in Calcium ~700mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 66% 4.8% 15% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 34% 4.8% 15% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.54µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +289.5%
Contains more OtherOther +97%
~equal in Protein ~24.94g
~equal in Fats ~27.44g
~equal in Water ~41.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.614g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.657g

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 Gouda cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Gouda cheese Opinion
Calories 352kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Protein 23.78g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 28.2g 27.44g Port Salut
Net carbs 0.57g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Carbs 0.57g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 123mg 114mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 650mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 136mg 121mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 2.22g Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 2.6mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 360mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 534mg 819mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 563IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 315µg 165µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.063mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 16.691g 17.614g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 7.747g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.657g Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.876mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.306mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 1.987mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.734mg 0.719mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.707mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.686mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Port Salut
31%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.923g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.