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

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The main differences between Muenster cheese and Port Salut

  • Port Salut contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2 than Muenster cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Muenster cheese is 15% higher.
  • Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, muenster 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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
5
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Copper +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 650
Equal in Iron - 0.43
Equal in Potassium - 136
Equal in Zinc - 2.6
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Muenster cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 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 +10.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Copper +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -15%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 650
Equal in Iron - 0.43
Equal in Potassium - 136
Equal in Zinc - 2.6
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.
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
6
:
5
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1092
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.014
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Muenster cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
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 D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1092
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.014
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.053
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
3
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +96.5%
Contains more Other +83%
Equal in Protein - 23.78
Equal in Fats - 28.2
Equal in Water - 45.45
Muenster cheese
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 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 +96.5%
Contains more Other +83%
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
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese
0
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.338
Muenster cheese
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 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 -12.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.338

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muenster cheese 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 Muenster cheese Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 0.57g Muenster cheese
Protein 23.41g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 30.04g 28.2g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 0.57g Muenster cheese
Calories 368kcal 352kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g 0.57g Port Salut
Calcium 717mg 650mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Muenster cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 360mg Muenster cheese
Potassium 134mg 136mg Port Salut
Sodium 628mg 534mg Port Salut
Zinc 2.81mg 2.6mg Muenster cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.022mg Muenster cheese
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1012IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.24mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 21IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.014mg Port Salut
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.24mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.06mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.053mg Muenster cheese
Folate 12µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.4µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.888mg 0.876mg Muenster cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.26mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 2.139mg 1.987mg Muenster cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.482mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.829mg 0.686mg Muenster cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 123mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.729g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muenster cheese 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
32%
Muenster cheese
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.422g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese 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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.