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 for 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.
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% |
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.
Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.78 g
Fats:
28.2 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
45.45 g
Other:
2 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.729 g
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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Phosphorus | 360mg | 468mg | 15% |
Saturated fat | 16.691g | 19.113g | 11% |
Cholesterol | 123mg | 96mg | 9% |
Calcium | 650mg | 717mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.32mg | 6% |
Sodium | 534mg | 628mg | 4% |
Fats | 28.2g | 30.04g | 3% |
Folate | 18µg | 12µg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.338g | 8.711g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 315µg | 298µg | 2% |
Zinc | 2.6mg | 2.81mg | 2% |
Copper | 0.022mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.47µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
Protein | 23.78g | 23.41g | 1% |
Calories | 352kcal | 368kcal | 1% |
Carbs | 0.57g | 1.12g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.57g | 1.12g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 21IU | 22IU | 0% |
Potassium | 136mg | 134mg | 0% |
Iron | 0.43mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.57g | 1.12g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.06mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.729g | 0.661g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.343mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.876mg | 0.888mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.446mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.482mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.987mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.734mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.323mg | 1.24mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.707mg | 1.482mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.686mg | 0.829mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
32%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%

71%

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?
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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.