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Port Salut vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Port Salut and Pork?

  • Port Salut is richer in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Pork is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 72% higher.
  • Port Salut has 158 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pork. Port Salut has 315µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Pork has 2µg.
  • Pork contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, port de salut and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.

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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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
4
:
6
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +3321.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +102.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +211%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Copper +231.8%
Contains more Selenium +212.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.39
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +3321.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +102.3%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +211%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Copper +231.8%
Contains more Selenium +212.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.39

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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
4
:
8
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +15500%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8295%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775.5%
Port Salut
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%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15500%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8295%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +775.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Fats +102.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.7%
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Port Salut
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Fats +102.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.7%
Contains more Protein +14.9%
Contains more Water +27.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
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2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.6%
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Pork Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 0g Port Salut
Protein 23.78g 27.32g Pork
Fats 28.2g 13.92g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 0g Port Salut
Calories 352kcal 242kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 0g Pork
Calcium 650mg 19mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.87mg Pork
Magnesium 24mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 360mg 246mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 534mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 2.6mg 2.39mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 1092IU 7IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 2µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 21IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 18µg 5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.7µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.338mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.446mg 1.26mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 2.177mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.734mg 0.712mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 1.086mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 1.473mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 123mg 80mg Pork
Saturated Fat 16.691g 5.23g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 6.19g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 1.2g Pork

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Port Salut Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.