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Matzo vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Matzo and Port Salut

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, while Port Salut has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% higher.
  • Port Salut contains 59 times less Manganese than Matzo. Matzo contains 0.65mg of Manganese, while Port Salut contains 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Matzo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain 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.
Matzo
Matzo
6
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +634.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +172.7%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +282.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
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 +634.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +172.7%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +282.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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.
Matzo
Matzo
5
:
6
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Folate - 18
Matzo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
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 +2664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +14584.2%
Contains more Protein +137.8%
Contains more Fats +1914.3%
Contains more Water +957%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 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 +14584.2%
Contains more Protein +137.8%
Contains more Fats +1914.3%
Contains more Water +957%
Contains more Other +233.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Matzo
Matzo
1
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7252.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.9%
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 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 -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7252.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 0.57g Matzo
Protein 10g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 1.4g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 83.7g 0.57g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 352kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 0.57g Matzo
Fiber 3g 0g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 3.16mg 0.43mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 112mg 136mg Port Salut
Sodium 0mg 534mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.06mg 0.022mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.011mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 14.5µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.014mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.24mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.21mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.053mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.267mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.692mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.193mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.176mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.42mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.213mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 16.691g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.729g Port Salut

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Matzo 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
25%
Matzo
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $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.
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.