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Port Salut vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Port Salut and Macadamia

  • Port Salut has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Macadamia covers your daily Manganese needs 179% more than Port Salut.
  • Macadamia has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, port de salut and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
4
:
6
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Calcium +664.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%
Contains more Iron +758.1%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Potassium +170.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +3336.4%
Contains more Manganese +37454.5%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +664.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.5%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%
Contains more Iron +758.1%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Potassium +170.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +3336.4%
Contains more Manganese +37454.5%

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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
6
:
6
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4021.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.9%
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%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4021.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Protein +200.6%
Contains more Water +3241.9%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Fats +168.7%
Contains more Carbs +2324.6%
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
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +200.6%
Contains more Water +3241.9%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Contains more Fats +168.7%
Contains more Carbs +2324.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
0
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +530.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106%
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +530.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106%

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 Macadamia
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 23.78g 7.91g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 0.57g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 352kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0.57g 4.57g Port Salut
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 650mg 85mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 24mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 360mg 188mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 534mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 2.6mg 1.3mg Port Salut
Copper 0.022mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.011mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 14.5µg 3.6µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 0IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.162mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 18µg 11µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0.067mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.876mg 0.37mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0.314mg Port Salut
Leucine 2.482mg 0.602mg Port Salut
Lysine 1.987mg 0.018mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.734mg 0.023mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0.665mg Port Salut
Valine 1.707mg 0.363mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.686mg 0.195mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 16.691g 12.061g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 1.502g Macadamia

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Port Salut Macadamia
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
31%
Port Salut
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.