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Port Salut vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are port Salut and nutmeg different?

  • Port Salut is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 126% higher.
  • Nutmeg has less cholesterol.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index (0) than port Salut (27).

Cheese, port de salut and Spices, nutmeg, ground are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +662.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.4%
Contains more IronIron +607%
Contains more CopperCopper +4568.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26263.6%

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%
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
5
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2065%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.2%

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
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
3
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +307.2%
Contains more WaterWater +629.5%
Contains more FatsFats +28.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8547.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.5%

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
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.3%

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 2.9mg 126%
Copper 0.022mg 1.027mg 112%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Calcium 650mg 184mg 47%
Saturated fat 16.691g 25.94g 42%
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg 41%
Magnesium 24mg 183mg 38%
Protein 23.78g 5.84g 36%
Vitamin A 315µg 5µg 34%
Iron 0.43mg 3.04mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.346mg 28%
Sodium 534mg 16mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.6µg 23%
Phosphorus 360mg 213mg 21%
Carbs 0.57g 49.29g 16%
Folate 18µg 76µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 9.338g 3.22g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.057mg 14%
Fats 28.2g 36.31g 12%
Calories 352kcal 525kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.16mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 1.299mg 8%
Potassium 136mg 350mg 6%
Zinc 2.6mg 2.15mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.35g 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.8mg 1%
Net carbs 0.57g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 2.99g N/A
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Nutmeg
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%
Port Salut
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.249g)
Which food is cheaper?
Port Salut
Port Salut is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients
  2. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.