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Macaroon vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macaroon and Port Salut

  • Macaroon has more Copper, and Fiber, however, Port Salut is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Port Salut covers your daily need of Calcium 65% more than Macaroon.
  • Port Salut has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
4
:
6
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +90.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +1122.7%
Contains more Calcium +12900%
Contains more Phosphorus +429.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +256.2%
Contains more Selenium +113.2%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
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 +90.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Copper +1122.7%
Contains more Calcium +12900%
Contains more Phosphorus +429.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +256.2%
Contains more Selenium +113.2%

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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
8
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
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 B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
1
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +10640.4%
Contains more Protein +687.4%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Water +295.2%
Contains more Other +17%
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 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 +10640.4%
Contains more Protein +687.4%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Water +295.2%
Contains more Other +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
1
:
2
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.729
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.729

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 0.57g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 22.55g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 61.22g 0.57g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 352kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 0.82mg 0.43mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 24mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 123mg 136mg Port Salut
Sodium 241mg 534mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.269mg 0.022mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 6.8µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 0IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.014mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.053mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 18µg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.4µg Port Salut
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
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.729g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
4%
Macaroon
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3.5)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.