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Cashew vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cashew and Port Salut

  • Cashew has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Port Salut has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 241% higher.
  • Port Salut contains 150 times less Manganese than Cashew. Cashew contains 1.655mg of Manganese, while Port Salut contains 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cashew is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, cashew nuts, raw 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.
Cashew
Cashew
9
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +1453.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +385.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +9877.3%
Contains more Manganese +14945.5%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Contains more Calcium +1656.8%
Cashew
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1453.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.7%
Contains more Potassium +385.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +122.3%
Contains more Copper +9877.3%
Contains more Manganese +14945.5%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Contains more Calcium +1656.8%

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.
Cashew
Cashew
8
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2921.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1670%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.8%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1320.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cashew
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
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 E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2921.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1670%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.8%
Contains more Folate +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1320.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
3
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Fats +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +5196.5%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Water +774%
Cashew
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 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 Fats +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +5196.5%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Water +774%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cashew
Cashew
3
:
0
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +976.1%
Cashew
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +976.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 0.57g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 43.85g 28.2g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 0.57g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 352kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 3.3g 0g Cashew
Calcium 37mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 6.68mg 0.43mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 24mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 360mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 136mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 534mg Cashew
Zinc 5.78mg 2.6mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.022mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.011mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 14.5µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.24mg Cashew
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.014mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.06mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.21mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.053mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 18µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 34.1µg 2.4µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.688mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.789mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.472mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.928mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.362mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.094mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.456mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 16.691g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 9.338g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.729g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cashew 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
34%
Cashew
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.908g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew 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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.