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Port Salut vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Port Salut and Tamale

  • Port Salut has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Tamale has more Fiber.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 71% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tamale is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, port de salut and Tamales (Navajo).

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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
6
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Calcium +2141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +183.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Copper +186.4%
Contains more Manganese +1481.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 131
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Tamale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +2141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Contains more Zinc +75.7%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +183.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Copper +186.4%
Contains more Manganese +1481.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 131

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
8
:
4
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.205
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%
Tamale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.205

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
2
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Protein +278.7%
Contains more Fats +360.8%
Contains more Other +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +3078.9%
Contains more Water +49.8%
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
Tamale
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +278.7%
Contains more Fats +360.8%
Contains more Other +44.9%
Contains more Carbs +3078.9%
Contains more Water +49.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
2
:
1
Tamale
Tamale
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.688
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Tamale
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.688

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 23.78g 6.28g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 6.12g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 352kcal 153kcal Port Salut
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0.57g 0.99g Port Salut
Fiber 0g 3.1g Tamale
Calcium 650mg 29mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 24mg 22mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 99mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 131mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 427mg Tamale
Zinc 2.6mg 1.48mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.063mg Tamale
Manganese 0.011mg 0.174mg Tamale
Selenium 14.5µg 6µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 0IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.05mg Tamale
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.08mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.205mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 18µg 15µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.54µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.052mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.239mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.271mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 0.568mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 0.427mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.15mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.275mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.318mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.196mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 17mg Tamale
Saturated Fat 16.691g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 2.739g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.688g Port Salut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Tamale
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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.295g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.