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Port Salut vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Port Salut and Falafel

  • Port Salut has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 72% more.
  • Falafel is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
4
:
6
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +1103.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
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%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1103.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
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%

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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
6
:
6
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +58.4%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Contains more Carbs +5486%
Contains more Other +21.5%
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
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
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +58.4%
Contains more Water +31.3%
Contains more Carbs +5486%
Contains more Other +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
0
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients
  2. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.