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Tofu vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tofu and port Salut

  • Tofu has more manganese, copper, iron, and vitamin B1; however, port Salut is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Port Salut covers your daily saturated fat needs 77% more than tofu.
  • Port Salut has 107 times less manganese than tofu. Tofu has 1.181mg of manganese, while port Salut has 0.011mg.
  • Tofu contains less saturated fat.
  • Port Salut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of port Salut is 27, while the glycemic index of tofu is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
Tofu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 205% 21% 100% 126% 43% 81% 1.8% 154% 95%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.3%
Contains more IronIron +518.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1618.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10636.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.5%
~equal in Calcium ~650mg

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.
Tofu
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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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 40% 24% 7.1% 8% 21% 0% 0% 22% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +535%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 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 CarbsCarbs +387.7%
Contains more WaterWater +53.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +223.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.921 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +575%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +385.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Port Salut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.261g 16.691g 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Manganese 1.181mg 0.011mg 51%
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg 41%
Copper 0.378mg 0.022mg 40%
Vitamin A 315µg 35%
Fats 8.72g 28.2g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.921g 0.729g 28%
Iron 2.66mg 0.43mg 28%
Phosphorus 190mg 360mg 24%
Sodium 14mg 534mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.925g 9.338g 19%
Protein 17.27g 23.78g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.014mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.102mg 0.24mg 11%
Calories 144kcal 352kcal 10%
Zinc 1.57mg 2.6mg 9%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Magnesium 58mg 24mg 8%
Selenium 17.4µg 14.5µg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 237mg 136mg 3%
Calcium 683mg 650mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.092mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Folate 29µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 2.78g 0.57g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.48g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.235mg 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 1.392mg 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 0.883mg 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.835mg 1.323mg 0%
Valine 0.87mg 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.431mg 0.686mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu 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
9%
Tofu
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Tofu
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu 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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/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.