Port Salut vs Muenster cheese - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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.
Infographic

Infographic link
Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains
less
Sodium
-15%
Contains
more
Calcium
+10.3%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+12.5%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+30%
Contains
more
Copper
+40.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Potassium - 134
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
Contains
less
Sodium
-15%
Contains
more
Calcium
+10.3%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+12.5%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+30%
Contains
more
Copper
+40.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Potassium - 134
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
:
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+10.5%
Contains
more
Folate
+50%
Contains
more
Vitamin D
+20%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+33.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+71.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.013
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+10.5%
Contains
more
Folate
+50%
Contains
more
Vitamin D
+20%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+33.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+71.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1012
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.013
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.056
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.47
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated Fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol |
![]() |
||
Lower in price |
![]() |
||
Rich in minerals |
![]() |
||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
Opinion |
Net carbs | 0.57g | 1.12g |
![]() |
Protein | 23.78g | 23.41g |
![]() |
Fats | 28.2g | 30.04g |
![]() |
Carbs | 0.57g | 1.12g |
![]() |
Calories | 352kcal | 368kcal |
![]() |
Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0.57g | 1.12g |
![]() |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 650mg | 717mg |
![]() |
Iron | 0.43mg | 0.41mg |
![]() |
Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg |
![]() |
Phosphorus | 360mg | 468mg |
![]() |
Potassium | 136mg | 134mg |
![]() |
Sodium | 534mg | 628mg |
![]() |
Zinc | 2.6mg | 2.81mg |
![]() |
Copper | 0.022mg | 0.031mg |
![]() |
Vitamin A | 1092IU | 1012IU |
![]() |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.26mg |
![]() |
Vitamin D | 21IU | 22IU |
![]() |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
![]() |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.013mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.32mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.06mg | 0.103mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.19mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.056mg |
![]() |
Folate | 18µg | 12µg |
![]() |
Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.47µg |
![]() |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.5µg |
![]() |
Tryptophan | 0.343mg | 0.327mg |
![]() |
Threonine | 0.876mg | 0.888mg |
![]() |
Isoleucine | 1.446mg | 1.145mg |
![]() |
Leucine | 2.482mg | 2.26mg |
![]() |
Lysine | 1.987mg | 2.139mg |
![]() |
Methionine | 0.734mg | 0.569mg |
![]() |
Phenylalanine | 1.323mg | 1.24mg |
![]() |
Valine | 1.707mg | 1.482mg |
![]() |
Histidine | 0.686mg | 0.829mg |
![]() |
Cholesterol | 123mg | 96mg |
![]() |
Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 16.691g | 19.113g |
![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9.338g | 8.711g |
![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.729g | 0.661g |
![]() |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
People also compare
Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
31

32

Mineral Summary Score
68

79

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
143%

140%

Carbohydrates
1%

1%

Fats
130%

139%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.422g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Muenster cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.