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Port Salut vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between port Salut and zucchini

  • Port Salut has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A, while zucchini has more vitamin C.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in zucchini is lower.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of zucchini is 15, while the glycemic index of port Salut is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3962.5%
Contains more IronIron +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +712.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +847.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1509.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +651.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +79.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.204mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1865.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8712.5%
Contains more OtherOther +250.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +445.6%
Contains more WaterWater +108.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84790.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +701.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Zucchini
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Zucchini DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.691g 0.084g 75%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Calcium 650mg 16mg 63%
Phosphorus 360mg 38mg 46%
Protein 23.78g 1.21g 45%
Fats 28.2g 0.32g 43%
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg 41%
Vitamin A 315µg 10µg 34%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.338g 0.011g 23%
Sodium 534mg 8mg 23%
Zinc 2.6mg 0.32mg 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg 20%
Calories 352kcal 17kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.094mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.163mg 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.177mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.091g 4%
Potassium 136mg 261mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.045mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Copper 0.022mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.451mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.3µg 2%
Folate 18µg 24µg 2%
Carbs 0.57g 3.11g 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.12mg 1%
Iron 0.43mg 0.37mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 18mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 9.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0.57g 2.11g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 2.5g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.204mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.876mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 2.482mg 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 1.987mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 1.707mg 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.686mg 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Zucchini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Port Salut
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.