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Table salt vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between table salt and port Salut

  • Table salt contains less calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than port Salut.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1662% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in port Salut is lower.
  • Table salt has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of table salt is 0, while the glycemic index of port Salut is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Salt, table 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 7.2% 0.71% 12% 10% 2.7% 0% 5055% 13% 0.55%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2608.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1600%
Contains more IronIron +30.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
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 OtherOther +4890%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22625%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Port Salut DV% diff.
Sodium 38758mg 534mg 1662%
Saturated fat 0g 16.691g 76%
Calcium 24mg 650mg 63%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Phosphorus 0mg 360mg 51%
Protein 0g 23.78g 48%
Fats 0g 28.2g 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg 41%
Vitamin A 0µg 315µg 35%
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 0.1mg 2.6mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.338g 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.24mg 18%
Calories 0kcal 352kcal 18%
Magnesium 1mg 24mg 5%
Folate 0µg 18µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.729g 5%
Potassium 8mg 136mg 4%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.053mg 4%
Choline 0mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.022mg 1%
Iron 0.33mg 0.43mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.57g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.57g N/A
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.323mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.686mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt Port Salut
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
0%
Table salt
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.691g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 38224mg)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.