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

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A recap on differences between Port Salut and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Port Salut has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Neufchâtel cheese is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Port Salut covers your daily Calcium needs 53% more than Neufchâtel cheese.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains 5 times less Vitamin B12 than Port Salut. Port Salut contains 1.5µg of Vitamin B12, while Neufchâtel cheese contains 0.3µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Iron +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Contains more Zinc +217.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +455.6%
Contains more Iron +230.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Contains more Zinc +217.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +22.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.8%
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 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +173.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +159.9%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Other +46%
Contains more Carbs +529.8%
Contains more Water +38.9%
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +159.9%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Other +46%
Contains more Carbs +529.8%
Contains more Water +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%

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 Neufchâtel cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 23.78g 9.15g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 22.78g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 352kcal 253kcal Port Salut
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0.57g 3.19g Port Salut
Calcium 650mg 117mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.13mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 138mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 534mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 2.6mg 0.82mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.027mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 841IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 241µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.155mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.041mg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 14µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.3µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.7µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.106mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.359mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.501mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 1.013mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 0.875mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.294mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.448mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.609mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.27mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 16.691g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 5.784g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Neufchâtel cheese
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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.901g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.