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Port Salut vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Port Salut and Pretzel

  • Port Salut has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Phosphorus, while Pretzel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pretzel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2307.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more IronIron +965.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +609.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9127.3%

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%
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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 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2928.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +822.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.6%

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
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.9%
Contains more FatsFats +862.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1352.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14003.5%
Contains more OtherOther +75.5%

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
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1184.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Pretzel Opinion
Calories 352kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Protein 23.78g 10.04g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 2.93g Port Salut
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg Pretzel
Net carbs 0.57g 76.99g Pretzel
Carbs 0.57g 80.39g Pretzel
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 29mg Pretzel
Calcium 650mg 27mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 223mg Pretzel
Iron 0.43mg 4.58mg Pretzel
Sugar 0.57g 2.21g Port Salut
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Copper 0.022mg 0.156mg Pretzel
Zinc 2.6mg 1.04mg Port Salut
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Phosphorus 360mg 128mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 1240mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 0IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 315µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.332mg Pretzel
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.322mg Pretzel
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.074mg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.8µg Pretzel
Folate 18µg 166µg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Port Salut
Choline 15.4mg 29.5mg Pretzel
Saturated Fat 16.691g 0.391g Pretzel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 0.727g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 1.291g Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.097mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.25mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.407mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 0.757mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 0.257mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.177mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.52mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.48mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.22mg Port Salut
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Pretzel
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
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.