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Nachos vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nachos and Port Salut

  • Nachos have more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Port Salut have more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 73% more.
  • Nachos are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
Nachos
6
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +74.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +166.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Calcium +931.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Zinc +202.3%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Nachos
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
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 +74.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +166.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Contains more Copper +190.9%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Calcium +931.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +81.8%
Contains more Zinc +202.3%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%

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.
Nachos
Nachos
7
:
5
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Nachos
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
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 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +778.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +5100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.5%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
1
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +6024.6%
Contains more Protein +450.5%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Equal in Other - 2
Nachos
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 Carbs +6024.6%
Contains more Protein +450.5%
Contains more Fats +31.2%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Equal in Other - 2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
Nachos
3
:
0
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.4%
Nachos
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 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 -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +591.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 0.57g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 21.5g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 34.91g 0.57g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 3.2g 0g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.75mg 0.43mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 24mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 362mg 136mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 534mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.064mg 0.022mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.011mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 21IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.24mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.014mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.06mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.21mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.053mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.4µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.156mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.187mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.521mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.156mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.094mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.25mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.135mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 3mg 123mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Port Salut
Saturated Fat 2.173g 16.691g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 9.338g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.729g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
25%
Nachos
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.518g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.