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Avocado vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between avocadoes and port Salut

  • Avocadoes have more fiber and vitamin B5, while port Salut has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in avocadoes is lower.
  • Port Salut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of port Salut is 27, while the glycemic index of avocadoes is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 +20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +256.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +763.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1190.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +306.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +592.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 EVitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2796.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +561.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +384.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +775%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +1396.5%
Contains more WaterWater +61.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1089%
Contains more FatsFats +92.4%
Contains more OtherOther +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 -87.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +149.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.338g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Port Salut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.126g 16.691g 66%
Calcium 12mg 650mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Protein 2g 23.78g 44%
Phosphorus 52mg 360mg 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg 41%
Vitamin A 7µg 315µg 34%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.21mg 24%
Sodium 7mg 534mg 23%
Fats 14.66g 28.2g 21%
Copper 0.19mg 0.022mg 19%
Zinc 0.64mg 2.6mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.053mg 16%
Vitamin K 21µg 2.4µg 16%
Folate 81µg 18µg 16%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.24mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Potassium 485mg 136mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.06mg 10%
Calories 160kcal 352kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.24mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.729g 7%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.011mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.014mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Carbs 8.53g 0.57g 3%
Iron 0.55mg 0.43mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 24mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 9.338g 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 0.66g 0.57g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Choline 14.2mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.323mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.686mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
32%
Avocado
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.565g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.