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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, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1103.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +330.1%
Contains more IronIron +695.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1072.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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%
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 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
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 ProteinProtein +78.7%
Contains more FatsFats +58.4%
Contains more WaterWater +31.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5486%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +470.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~10.171g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 352kcal 333kcal Port Salut
Protein 23.78g 13.31g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 17.8g Port Salut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 0.57g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 0.57g 31.84g Falafel
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 82mg Falafel
Calcium 650mg 54mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 585mg Falafel
Iron 0.43mg 3.42mg Falafel
Sugar 0.57g Falafel
Copper 0.022mg 0.258mg Falafel
Zinc 2.6mg 1.5mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 192mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 294mg Falafel
Vitamin A 1092IU 13IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 315µg 1µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg Port Salut
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
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 93µg Falafel
Choline 15.4mg Port Salut
Saturated Fat 16.691g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 4.16g Falafel
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Port Salut
17%
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 Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
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 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.