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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-15%
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Calcium
+10.3%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+30%
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Copper
+40.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Potassium - 134
Equal in Zinc - 2.81
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Sodium
-15%
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Calcium
+10.3%
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Magnesium
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+30%
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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
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Vitamin B5
+10.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+33.3%
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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
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Vitamin B5
+10.5%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+33.3%
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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
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+96.5%
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+83%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77
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
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Carbs
+96.5%
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Other
+83%
Equal in Protein - 23.41
Equal in Fats - 30.04
Equal in Water - 41.77
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+10.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.661
Saturated Fat:
16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.729 g
Saturated Fat:
19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.661 g
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Saturated Fat
-12.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+10.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.711
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.661
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.
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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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Net carbs | 0.57g | 1.12g |
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Protein | 23.78g | 23.41g |
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Fats | 28.2g | 30.04g |
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Carbs | 0.57g | 1.12g |
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Calories | 352kcal | 368kcal |
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Sugar | 0.57g | 1.12g |
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Calcium | 650mg | 717mg |
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Iron | 0.43mg | 0.41mg |
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Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg |
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Phosphorus | 360mg | 468mg |
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Potassium | 136mg | 134mg |
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Sodium | 534mg | 628mg |
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Zinc | 2.6mg | 2.81mg |
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Copper | 0.022mg | 0.031mg |
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Vitamin A | 1092IU | 1012IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 315µg | 298µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin D | 21IU | 22IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.013mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.32mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.06mg | 0.103mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.19mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.056mg |
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Folate | 18µg | 12µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.47µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.5µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.343mg | 0.327mg |
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Threonine | 0.876mg | 0.888mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.446mg | 1.145mg |
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Leucine | 2.482mg | 2.26mg |
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Lysine | 1.987mg | 2.139mg |
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Methionine | 0.734mg | 0.569mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.323mg | 1.24mg |
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Valine | 1.707mg | 1.482mg |
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Histidine | 0.686mg | 0.829mg |
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Cholesterol | 123mg | 96mg |
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Saturated Fat | 16.691g | 19.113g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 9.338g | 8.711g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.729g | 0.661g |
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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 show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%

32%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%

79%

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.