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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 from 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.

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% 66% 4.8% 15% 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% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +595.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 352kcal 305kcal Port Salut
Protein 23.78g 18.5g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 25.1g Port Salut
Net carbs 0.57g 0g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 0g Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 95mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 21IU 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 24mg 60mg Mackerel
Calcium 650mg 66mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 520mg Mackerel
Iron 0.43mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Sugar 0.57g 0g Mackerel
Copper 0.022mg 0.1mg Mackerel
Zinc 2.6mg 1.1mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 254mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 4450mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 157IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 315µg 47µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.5µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.19mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2.4µg 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 18µg 15µg Port Salut
Choline 15.4mg 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 16.691g 7.148g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 8.32g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 6.21g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg Port Salut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
30%
Port Salut
200%
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.