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Gouda cheese vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gouda cheese and port Salut?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet port Salut is richer in vitamin A and monounsaturated fat.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 27% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has 2 times more sodium than port Salut. Gouda cheese has 819mg of sodium, while port Salut has 534mg.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index than port Salut.

We used Cheese, gouda and Cheese, port de salut types in this comparison.

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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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +79.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
~equal in Calcium ~650mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 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 0% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.5µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
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 CarbsCarbs +289.5%
Contains more OtherOther +97%
~equal in Protein ~23.78g
~equal in Fats ~28.2g
~equal in Water ~45.45g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11%
~equal in Saturated fat ~16.691g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Port Salut DV% diff.
Phosphorus 546mg 360mg 27%
Vitamin A 165µg 315µg 17%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.6mg 12%
Sodium 819mg 534mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.24mg 7%
Calcium 700mg 650mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 9.338g 4%
Saturated fat 17.614g 16.691g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.21mg 3%
Cholesterol 114mg 123mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.053mg 2%
Iron 0.24mg 0.43mg 2%
Copper 0.036mg 0.022mg 2%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.5µg 2%
Protein 24.94g 23.78g 2%
Folate 21µg 18µg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 24mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 0.57g 1%
Fats 27.44g 28.2g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.014mg 1%
Calories 356kcal 352kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 0.57g N/A
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU 0%
Potassium 121mg 136mg 0%
Sugar 2.22g 0.57g N/A
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.729g 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.323mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.686mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Port Salut
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%
Gouda cheese
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.923g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.