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Ricotta vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ricotta and Port Salut

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat in Port Salut is higher than in Ricotta.
  • Port Salut covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 48% more than Ricotta.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 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 less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more IronIron +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.022mg
~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% 27% 2.2% 6% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
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% 66% 4.8% 15% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.014mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.21mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +433.3%
Contains more WaterWater +57.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.2%
Contains more FatsFats +117.3%
Contains more OtherOther +96.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +157.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Port Salut Opinion
Calories 174kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Protein 11.26g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 12.98g 28.2g Port Salut
Net carbs 3.04g 0.57g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 0.57g Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 123mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 21IU Port Salut
Magnesium 11mg 24mg Port Salut
Calcium 207mg 650mg Port Salut
Potassium 105mg 136mg Port Salut
Iron 0.38mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Sugar 0.27g 0.57g Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.022mg Port Salut
Zinc 1.16mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 158mg 360mg Port Salut
Sodium 84mg 534mg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 120µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Manganese 0.006mg 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.014mg Port Salut
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.06mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.21mg Ricotta
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.053mg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Folate 12µg 18µg Port Salut
Choline 17.5mg 15.4mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 16.691g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.729g Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.517mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.221mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.338mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.281mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.692mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.459mg 0.686mg Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Port Salut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Ricotta
30%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.