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Port Salut vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Port Salut and Ricotta

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat in Port Salut is higher than in Ricotta.
  • Port Salut covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 48% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta has 6 times less Sodium than Port Salut. Port Salut has 534mg of Sodium, while Ricotta has 84mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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
8
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Calcium +214%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.1%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +214%
Contains more Iron +13.2%
Contains more Magnesium +118.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains more Zinc +124.1%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.021
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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
9
:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Vitamin A +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.013
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.213
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%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.013
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
2
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Protein +111.2%
Contains more Fats +117.3%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Carbs +433.3%
Contains more Water +57.8%
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
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +111.2%
Contains more Fats +117.3%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Carbs +433.3%
Contains more Water +57.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
2
:
1
Ricotta
Ricotta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 23.78g 11.26g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 12.98g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 352kcal 174kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 650mg 207mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.38mg Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 11mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 158mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 105mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 2.6mg 1.16mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.021mg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg 0.006mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1092IU 445IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 120µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.11mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU 10IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.013mg Port Salut
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.195mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.104mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.213mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.043mg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 12µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.34µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.1µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.125mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.517mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.589mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 1.221mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 1.338mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.281mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.556mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.692mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.459mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 16.691g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 3.627g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.385g Port Salut

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.