Fontina vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Fontina and Port Salut
- Fontina has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Port Salut has more Calcium, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 13% higher.
- Port Salut has 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Fontina. Fontina has 1.654g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Port Salut has 0.729g.
- Port Salut is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
23.78 g
Fats:
28.2 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
45.45 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.78g
~equal in
Fats
~28.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.729 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~9.338g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 389kcal | 352kcal |
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| Protein | 25.6g | 23.78g |
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| Fats | 31.14g | 28.2g |
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| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0.57g |
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| Carbs | 1.55g | 0.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 123mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 550mg | 650mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 136mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.43mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.57g |
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| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.022mg |
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| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 360mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 534mg |
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| Vitamin A | 913IU | 1092IU |
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| Vitamin A | 261µg | 315µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.196g | 16.691g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.687g | 9.338g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.729g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.343mg |
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| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.876mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.446mg |
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| Leucine | 2.664mg | 2.482mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.987mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.734mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.323mg |
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| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.707mg |
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| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.686mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.505g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fontina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.