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Port Salut vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Port Salut and Monterey Jack different?

  • Port Salut is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Monterey Jack is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Port Salut is 28% higher.
  • Port Salut contains 2 times more Potassium than Monterey Jack. While Port Salut contains 136mg of Potassium, Monterey Jack contains only 81mg.
  • Monterey Jack has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, monterey are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Potassium +67.9%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Calcium +14.8%
Contains more Iron +67.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
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 224% 27% 20% 191% 8% 79% 82% 11% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +67.9%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Calcium +14.8%
Contains more Iron +67.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Copper +45.5%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 18
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
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 47% 6% 18% 0% 4% 90% 2% 13% 19% 14% 104% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +42%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.21
Equal in Folate - 18
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
Equal in Fats - 30.28
Equal in Water - 41.01
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
24% 30% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.48 g
Fats: 30.28 g
Carbs: 0.68 g
Water: 41.01 g
Other: 3.55 g
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +77.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.48
Equal in Fats - 30.28
Equal in Water - 41.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.899 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.751

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Monterey Jack Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Protein 23.78g 24.48g Monterey Jack
Fats 28.2g 30.28g Monterey Jack
Carbs 0.57g 0.68g Monterey Jack
Calories 352kcal 373kcal Monterey Jack
Sugar 0.57g 0.5g Monterey Jack
Calcium 650mg 746mg Monterey Jack
Iron 0.43mg 0.72mg Monterey Jack
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Monterey Jack
Phosphorus 360mg 444mg Monterey Jack
Potassium 136mg 81mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 600mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.6mg 3mg Monterey Jack
Copper 0.022mg 0.032mg Monterey Jack
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1092IU 769IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 198µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.26mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 21IU 22IU Monterey Jack
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.015mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.39mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.093mg Monterey Jack
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.21mg
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.079mg Monterey Jack
Folate 18µg 18µg
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.83µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg Monterey Jack
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.315mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.871mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.519mg Monterey Jack
Leucine 2.482mg 2.344mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 2.037mg Monterey Jack
Methionine 0.734mg 0.641mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.289mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 1.635mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.859mg Monterey Jack
Cholesterol 123mg 89mg Monterey Jack
Saturated Fat 16.691g 19.066g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 8.751g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.899g Monterey Jack

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Monterey Jack
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
27%
Monterey Jack
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
72%
Monterey Jack

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.375g)
Which food is cheaper?
Port Salut
Port Salut is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack 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. Monterey Jack - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170844/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.