Port Salut vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Port Salut and Provolone different?
- Port Salut is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Provolone is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Provolone is 19% higher.
- Port Salut contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Provolone. While Port Salut contains 123mg of Cholesterol, Provolone contains only 69mg.
Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, provolone are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Sodium
-39%
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Calcium
+16.3%
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Iron
+20.9%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+37.8%
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Zinc
+24.2%
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Copper
+18.2%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Sodium
-39%
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Calcium
+16.3%
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Iron
+20.9%
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Magnesium
+16.7%
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Phosphorus
+37.8%
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Zinc
+24.2%
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Copper
+18.2%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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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Vitamin A
+24.1%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin B1
+35.7%
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Vitamin B2
+33.8%
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Vitamin B3
+160%
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Vitamin B5
+126.7%
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Vitamin B6
+37.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.46
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
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Vitamin A
+24.1%
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Folate
+80%
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Vitamin B1
+35.7%
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Vitamin B2
+33.8%
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Vitamin B3
+160%
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Vitamin B5
+126.7%
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Vitamin B6
+37.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.46
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+11%
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Carbs
+275.4%
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+135.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.58
Equal in Fats - 26.62
Equal in Water - 40.95
Protein:
23.78 g
Fats:
28.2 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
45.45 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
25.58 g
Fats:
26.62 g
Carbs:
2.14 g
Water:
40.95 g
Other:
4.71 g
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Carbs
+275.4%
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+135.5%
Equal in Protein - 25.58
Equal in Fats - 26.62
Equal in Water - 40.95
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769
Saturated Fat:
16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.729 g
Saturated Fat:
17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.769 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769
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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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0.57g | 2.14g |
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Protein | 23.78g | 25.58g |
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Fats | 28.2g | 26.62g |
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Carbs | 0.57g | 2.14g |
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Calories | 352kcal | 351kcal |
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Sugar | 0.57g | 0.56g |
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Calcium | 650mg | 756mg |
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Iron | 0.43mg | 0.52mg |
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Magnesium | 24mg | 28mg |
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Phosphorus | 360mg | 496mg |
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Potassium | 136mg | 138mg |
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Sodium | 534mg | 876mg |
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Zinc | 2.6mg | 3.23mg |
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Copper | 0.022mg | 0.026mg |
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Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.01mg |
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Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 1092IU | 880IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 315µg | 236µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.23mg |
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Vitamin D | 21IU | 20IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.019mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.321mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.06mg | 0.156mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.476mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.073mg |
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Folate | 18µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.46µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.343mg | 0.345mg |
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Threonine | 0.876mg | 0.982mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.446mg | 1.091mg |
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Leucine | 2.482mg | 2.297mg |
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Lysine | 1.987mg | 2.646mg |
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Methionine | 0.734mg | 0.686mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.323mg | 1.287mg |
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Valine | 1.707mg | 1.64mg |
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Histidine | 0.686mg | 1.115mg |
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Cholesterol | 123mg | 69mg |
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Saturated Fat | 16.691g | 17.078g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 9.338g | 7.393g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.729g | 0.769g |
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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
31%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%

78%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.0099999999999999g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.387g)
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.