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Port Salut vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between port Salut and mackerel

  • Port Salut has more calcium and vitamin A; however, mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 438% higher.
  • Mackerel has 10 times less calcium than port Salut. Port Salut has 650mg of calcium, while mackerel has 66mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in saturated fat.
  • Port Salut has a higher glycemic index than mackerel.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, port de salut and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +884.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +282.4%
Contains more IronIron +225.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.2%

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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +570.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +891.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +4940%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +673.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more CholineCholine +559.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.5%
Contains more FatsFats +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +570%
~equal in Water ~43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +751.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 12µg 438%
Sodium 534mg 4450mg 170%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 25.2µg 124%
Vitamin D 21IU 1006IU 123%
Selenium 14.5µg 73.4µg 107%
Calcium 650mg 66mg 58%
Saturated fat 16.691g 7.148g 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 6.21g 37%
Vitamin A 315µg 47µg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.41mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 3.3mg 20%
Choline 15.4mg 101.6mg 16%
Phosphorus 360mg 254mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.38mg 14%
Zinc 2.6mg 1.1mg 14%
Iron 0.43mg 1.4mg 12%
Potassium 136mg 520mg 11%
Protein 23.78g 18.5g 11%
Copper 0.022mg 0.1mg 9%
Magnesium 24mg 60mg 9%
Cholesterol 123mg 95mg 9%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 7.8µg 5%
Fats 28.2g 25.1g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.19mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.338g 8.32g 3%
Calories 352kcal 305kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.02mg 1%
Folate 18µg 15µg 1%
Carbs 0.57g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.57g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0%
Valine 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.686mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Port Salut
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 3916mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Port Salut
Port Salut is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients
  2. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.