Parmesan vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Parmesan and Port Salut?
- Parmesan is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Port Salut is richer in Vitamin A.
- Parmesan's daily need coverage for Sodium is 55% higher.
- Parmesan has 2 times more Selenium than Port Salut. Parmesan has 34.4µg of Selenium, while Port Salut has 14.5µg.
- Port Salut contains less Sodium.
We used Cheese, parmesan, grated 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +545.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
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 | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0.5µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
Protein:
23.78 g
Fats:
28.2 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
45.45 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2340.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +259% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~28.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 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 | +90.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +31% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 420kcal | 352kcal |
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| Protein | 28.42g | 23.78g |
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| Fats | 27.84g | 28.2g |
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| Net carbs | 13.91g | 0.57g |
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| Carbs | 13.91g | 0.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 123mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU | 21IU | |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 853mg | 650mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 136mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.43mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g | 0.57g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.022mg |
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| Zinc | 4.2mg | 2.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 627mg | 360mg |
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 534mg |
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| Vitamin A | 974IU | 1092IU |
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| Vitamin A | 262µg | 315µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 18µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.371g | 16.691g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.13g | 9.338g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.729g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.343mg |
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| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.876mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 1.446mg |
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| Leucine | 2.747mg | 2.482mg |
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| Lysine | 2.201mg | 1.987mg |
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| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.734mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.323mg |
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| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.707mg |
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| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.686mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 1270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
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.