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Edam vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Edam and Port Salut

  • Edam has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Port Salut has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 25% more.
  • Edam has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Port Salut. Edam has 0.389mg of Vitamin B2, while Port Salut has 0.24mg.
  • Port Salut is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, edam and Cheese, port de salut.

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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.
Edam
Edam
7
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.43
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Copper +63.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.43
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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.
Edam
Edam
6
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.4%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
3
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Other +111%
Equal in Protein - 23.78
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Equal in Water - 45.45
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
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
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Other +111%
Equal in Protein - 23.78
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Equal in Water - 45.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
0
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.729
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.729

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edam Port Salut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0.57g Edam
Protein 24.99g 23.78g Edam
Fats 27.8g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 1.43g 0.57g Edam
Calories 357kcal 352kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0.57g Port Salut
Calcium 731mg 650mg Edam
Iron 0.44mg 0.43mg Edam
Magnesium 30mg 24mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 360mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 136mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 534mg Port Salut
Zinc 3.75mg 2.6mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.022mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 825IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.014mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.06mg Edam
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.21mg Edam
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.053mg Edam
Folate 16µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.5µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.343mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.876mg Edam
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.57mg 2.482mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 1.987mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.323mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.707mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 0.686mg Edam
Cholesterol 89mg 123mg Edam
Saturated Fat 17.572g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.729g Port Salut

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is better in case of low diet
Edam Port Salut
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
35%
Edam
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.881g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients
  2. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.