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Port Salut vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Port Salut and Macaroon

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

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, port de salut and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12900%
Contains more ZincZinc +256.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +429.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +90.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.9%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg

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% 66% 4.8% 15% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +687.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25.1%
Contains more WaterWater +295.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10640.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +480%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.1%

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 Macaroon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Macaroon Opinion
Calories 352kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 23.78g 3.02g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 22.55g Port Salut
Net carbs 0.57g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 0.57g 61.22g Macaroon
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Port Salut
Magnesium 24mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 650mg 5mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 123mg Port Salut
Iron 0.43mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 0.57g 45.16g Port Salut
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.022mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 2.6mg 0.73mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 360mg 68mg Port Salut
Sodium 534mg 241mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 1092IU 0IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 315µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.19mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 14.5µg 6.8µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.06mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.1µg Port Salut
Folate 18µg 3µg Port Salut
Choline 15.4mg 9.1mg Port Salut
Saturated Fat 16.691g 20.099g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 1.61g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 0.81g Macaroon
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Macaroon
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
30%
Port Salut
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
27%
Macaroon

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.