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Brazil nut vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Brazil nut and Port Salut

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , however, Port Salut has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3459% more.
  • Brazil nut has 111 times more Manganese than Port Salut. Brazil nut has 1.223mg of Manganese, while Port Salut has 0.011mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
9
:
1
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +465.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.4%
Contains more Potassium +384.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Copper +7822.7%
Contains more Manganese +11018.2%
Contains more Selenium +13120.7%
Contains more Calcium +306.3%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
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 +465.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.4%
Contains more Potassium +384.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +56.2%
Contains more Copper +7822.7%
Contains more Manganese +11018.2%
Contains more Selenium +13120.7%
Contains more Calcium +306.3%

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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
6
:
6
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin E +2254.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.6%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brazil nut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
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 +2254.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4307.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.6%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Fats +137.9%
Contains more Carbs +1959.6%
Contains more Other +71%
Contains more Protein +66.1%
Contains more Water +1228.9%
Brazil nut
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 Fats +137.9%
Contains more Carbs +1959.6%
Contains more Other +71%
Contains more Protein +66.1%
Contains more Water +1228.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
3
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0
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3246.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3246.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.691

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Port Salut
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 0.57g Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 67.1g 28.2g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 0.57g Brazil nut
Calories 659kcal 352kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 7.5g 0g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 2.43mg 0.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 24mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 360mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 136mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 534mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.6mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.022mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.011mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 14.5µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0.24mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.014mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.06mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.053mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 18µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 1.19mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.49mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.734mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.76mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 16.691g Brazil nut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 9.338g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.729g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
28%
Brazil nut
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.557g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.