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Port Salut vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between port Salut and french fries

  • Port Salut has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin A, and zinc; however, french fries have more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% more.
  • French fries are lower in cholesterol.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index than port Salut.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3511.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.7%
Contains more IronIron +88.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +463.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2145.5%

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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +595.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4906.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +601.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +139%

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +593.3%
Contains more FatsFats +91.4%
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +7170.2%
~equal in Other ~1.85g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +640.5%

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 French fries
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut French fries DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.691g 2.336g 65%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Calcium 650mg 18mg 63%
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg 41%
Protein 23.78g 3.43g 41%
Vitamin A 315µg 0µg 35%
Phosphorus 360mg 125mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 5.398g 31%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.372mg 25%
Fats 28.2g 14.73g 21%
Zinc 2.6mg 0.5mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 3.004mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.039mg 15%
Carbs 0.57g 41.44g 14%
Sodium 534mg 210mg 14%
Potassium 136mg 579mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.17mg 13%
Copper 0.022mg 0.124mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.67mg 10%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.247mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 9.338g 5.969g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.58mg 7%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 11.2µg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Iron 0.43mg 0.81mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 36.8mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 35mg 3%
Folate 18µg 30µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Calories 352kcal 312kcal 2%
Net carbs 0.57g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0%
Valine 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.686mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut French fries
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
32%
Port Salut
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.