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, zinc, vitamin A, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +214% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +341.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +118.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.78 g
Fats:
28.2 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
45.45 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +117.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.729 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.34µg | 48% |
| Calcium | 650mg | 207mg | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 16.691g | 8.295g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 360mg | 158mg | 29% |
| Protein | 23.78g | 11.26g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 51mg | 24% |
| Fats | 28.2g | 12.98g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 315µg | 120µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 534mg | 84mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.338g | 3.627g | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.6mg | 1.16mg | 13% |
| Calories | 352kcal | 174kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.195mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 12µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.729g | 0.385g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.43mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.57g | 3.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.57g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.57g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.022mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.06mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.213mg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 17.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.343mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.876mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.446mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.482mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.987mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.734mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.323mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.707mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.686mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)