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Biscuit vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Biscuit and Port Salut

  • Biscuit has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Port Salut is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Port Salut covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 62% more than Biscuit.
  • Port Salut has 49 times less Vitamin B3 than Biscuit. Biscuit has 2.949mg of Vitamin B3, while Port Salut has 0.06mg.
  • Biscuit contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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%
Contains more IronIron +574.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +272.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +381.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.5%
~equal in Sodium ~534mg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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% 66% 4.8% 15% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4815%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1231.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1775%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
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 CarbsCarbs +7724.6%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more ProteinProtein +239.7%
Contains more FatsFats +73%
Contains more WaterWater +57.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +471.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Port Salut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Biscuit Port Salut Opinion
Calories 353kcal 352kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 16.3g 28.2g Port Salut
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Net carbs 43.1g 0.57g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 0.57g Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 123mg Biscuit
Vitamin D 21IU Port Salut
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Port Salut
Calcium 235mg 650mg Port Salut
Potassium 121mg 136mg Port Salut
Iron 2.9mg 0.43mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Copper 0.082mg 0.022mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 164mg 360mg Port Salut
Sodium 580mg 534mg Port Salut
Vitamin A 82IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg Port Salut
Manganese 0.378mg 0.011mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 14.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.014mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.24mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.06mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.21mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.053mg Port Salut
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Folate 61µg 18µg Biscuit
Choline 15.4mg Port Salut
Saturated Fat 4.324g 16.691g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.729g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.211mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.514mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.226mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.132mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.313mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.161mg 0.686mg Port Salut

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Biscuit Port Salut
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
23%
Biscuit
30%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.367g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.