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

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The main differences between Port Salut and Muenster cheese

  • Port Salut contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2 than Muenster cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Muenster cheese is 15% higher.

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

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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 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg
~equal in Iron ~0.41mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.81mg
~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% 61% 5.2% 18% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1012IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.013mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.056mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.47µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg
~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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.5%
Contains more OtherOther +83%
~equal in Protein ~23.41g
~equal in Fats ~30.04g
~equal in Water ~41.77g

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.711g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.661g

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 Muenster cheese
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 Muenster cheese Opinion
Calories 352kcal 368kcal Muenster cheese
Protein 23.78g 23.41g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 30.04g Muenster cheese
Net carbs 0.57g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Carbs 0.57g 1.12g Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 123mg 96mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 22IU Muenster cheese
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Muenster cheese
Calcium 650mg 717mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 136mg 134mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.41mg Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 1.12g Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.031mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.6mg 2.81mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 360mg 468mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 534mg 628mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 1012IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 315µg 298µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.26mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.013mg Port Salut
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.32mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.103mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.19mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.056mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.47µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.5µg Muenster cheese
Folate 18µg 12µg Port Salut
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 16.691g 19.113g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 8.711g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.661g Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.327mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.888mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.145mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 2.26mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 2.139mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.734mg 0.569mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.24mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 1.482mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.829mg Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Muenster cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Port Salut
30%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.422g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese 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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.