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Whey vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whey and Port Salut different?

  • Port Salut is higher than Whey in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Port Salut covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 82% more than Whey.
  • Whey is lower in Sodium.

Whey, sweet, fluid and Cheese, port de salut types were used in this article.

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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 Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Calcium +1283%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.6%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Calcium +1283%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +682.6%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%

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.
Whey
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9000%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +801.8%
Contains more Water +104.9%
Contains more Protein +2697.6%
Contains more Fats +7733.3%
Contains more Other +277.4%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 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 Carbs +801.8%
Contains more Water +104.9%
Contains more Protein +2697.6%
Contains more Fats +7733.3%
Contains more Other +277.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9238%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6527.3%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
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 +9238%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6527.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Port Salut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Whey Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 0.57g Whey
Protein 0.85g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 0.36g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 5.14g 0.57g Whey
Calories 27kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 5.14g 0.57g Port Salut
Calcium 47mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.06mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Magnesium 8mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 46mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 161mg 136mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 534mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.004mg 0.022mg Port Salut
Manganese 0.001mg 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 1.9µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 12IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.014mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.06mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.21mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.053mg Port Salut
Folate 1µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.054mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.078mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.068mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.016mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.046mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.016mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 2mg 123mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 16.691g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.729g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whey 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
9%
Whey
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 480mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.461g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Port Salut
Port Salut is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.