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Ginger ale vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ginger ale and Port Salut

  • The amount of Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in Port Salut is higher than in Ginger ale.
  • Port Salut covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 83% more than Ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Cheese, port de salut.

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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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
2
:
8
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +21566.7%
Contains more Iron +138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +13500%
Contains more Zinc +5100%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +21566.7%
Contains more Iron +138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +13500%
Contains more Zinc +5100%
Contains more Copper +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +14400%

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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
0
:
11
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Ginger ale
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
2
:
3
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +1436.8%
Contains more Water +100.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +19900%
Ginger ale
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
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
Contains more Carbs +1436.8%
Contains more Water +100.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +19900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger ale Port Salut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 8.76g 0.57g Ginger ale
Protein 0g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 0g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 8.76g 0.57g Ginger ale
Calories 34kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g 0.57g Port Salut
Calcium 3mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.18mg 0.43mg Port Salut
Magnesium 1mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 0mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 1mg 136mg Port Salut
Sodium 7mg 534mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.018mg 0.022mg Port Salut
Manganese 0.013mg 0.011mg Ginger ale
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 0IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Port Salut
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.06mg Port Salut
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.053mg Port Salut
Folate 0µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0mg 123mg Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 0g 16.691g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.729g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Port Salut
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
0%
Ginger ale
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $2.9)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/nutrients
  2. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.