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Falafel vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Falafel and Port Salut

  • Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, and Copper, however, Port Salut has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 72% more.
  • Falafel has 63 times more Manganese than Port Salut. Falafel has 0.691mg of Manganese, while Port Salut has 0.011mg.
  • Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared 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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +695.3%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Potassium +330.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Copper +1072.7%
Contains more Manganese +6181.8%
Contains more Calcium +1103.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
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 +695.3%
Contains more Magnesium +241.7%
Contains more Potassium +330.1%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Copper +1072.7%
Contains more Manganese +6181.8%
Contains more Calcium +1103.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +1350%

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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
6
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Falafel
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% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +5486%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +58.4%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 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 +5486%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +58.4%
Contains more Water +31.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
0
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.338
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 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 -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.6%
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.
Falafel Port Salut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 0.57g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 17.8g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 31.84g 0.57g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g Falafel
Calcium 54mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 3.42mg 0.43mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 24mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 585mg 136mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 534mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.258mg 0.022mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.011mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 13IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.014mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.06mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.21mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.053mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 18µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.492mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.944mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.856mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.187mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.562mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.364mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 16.691g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 9.338g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.729g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel 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
18%
Falafel
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Port Salut
Port Salut is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.308g)
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.