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English muffin vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between English muffin and Port Salut

  • English muffin has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Port Salut is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Port Salut covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 82% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin has 32 times more Manganese than Port Salut. While English muffin has 0.357mg of Manganese, Port Salut has only 0.011mg.
  • English muffin has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
English muffin
English muffin
4
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6
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +107%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Copper +486.4%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Contains more Calcium +1150%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.7%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Equal in Potassium - 136
English muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +107%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Copper +486.4%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Contains more Calcium +1150%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.7%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Equal in Potassium - 136

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.
English muffin
English muffin
5
:
7
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2510%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%
English muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2510%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.4%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
English muffin
English muffin
2
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +7970.2%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Equal in Water - 45.45
English muffin
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +7970.2%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +208.8%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Equal in Water - 45.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
English muffin
English muffin
2
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2992.1%
English muffin
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2992.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 0.57g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 1.8g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 46g 0.57g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.89mg 0.43mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 133mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 131mg 136mg Port Salut
Sodium 464mg 534mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.129mg 0.022mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.011mg English muffin
Selenium 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 0IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.014mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.06mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.21mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.053mg Port Salut
Folate 37µg 18µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.242mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.315mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.553mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.241mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.139mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.353mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.17mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 16.691g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.729g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Port Salut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
English muffin
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.432g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.