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Port Salut vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Port Salut and Halva

  • Port Salut has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Halva has more Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Halva's daily need coverage for Copper is 131% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Candies, halavah, plain.

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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
2
:
8
Halva
Halva
Contains more Calcium +1869.7%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +953.5%
Contains more Magnesium +808.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.2%
Contains more Copper +5363.6%
Contains more Manganese +7836.4%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Calcium +1869.7%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Contains more Iron +953.5%
Contains more Magnesium +808.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -63.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.2%
Contains more Copper +5363.6%
Contains more Manganese +7836.4%

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
7
:
5
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin A +54500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4660%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.6%
Contains more Folate +261.1%
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%
Halva
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% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +54500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4660%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.6%
Contains more Folate +261.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
4
:
1
Halva
Halva
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Water +1138.4%
Contains more Carbs +10512.3%
Equal in Other - 1.83
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
Halva
12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Water +1138.4%
Contains more Carbs +10512.3%
Equal in Other - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1063.4%
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1063.4%

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 Halva
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Halva Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 55.99g Halva
Protein 23.78g 12.49g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 21.52g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 60.49g Halva
Calories 352kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 0.57g Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Calcium 650mg 33mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 24mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 360mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 136mg 187mg Halva
Sodium 534mg 195mg Halva
Zinc 2.6mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.022mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.011mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 14.5µg 11.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 2IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.088mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.174mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 18µg 65µg Halva
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.04µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg Halva
Saturated Fat 16.691g 4.127g Halva
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 8.194g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 8.481g Halva

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Halva
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
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Halva
Halva is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.564g)
Which food is cheaper?
Halva
Halva is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.