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Port Salut vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between port Salut and shortbread?

  • Port Salut is richer in calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc, yet shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for calcium is 64% higher.
  • Shortbread contains less cholesterol.
  • Port Salut has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Cheese, port de salut and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +430.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
Contains more IronIron +593%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3472.7%

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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +358.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1162.5%
Contains more OtherOther +94.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11089.5%
~equal in Fats ~26.22g

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1042.1%

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 Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Shortbread DV% diff.
Calcium 650mg 13mg 64%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 8.326g 51%
Phosphorus 360mg 66mg 42%
Cholesterol 123mg 0mg 41%
Saturated fat 16.691g 8.105g 39%
Protein 23.78g 5.37g 37%
Vitamin A 315µg 0µg 35%
Iron 0.43mg 2.98mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.353mg 28%
Carbs 0.57g 63.78g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 3.275mg 20%
Zinc 2.6mg 0.49mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.393mg 17%
Folate 18µg 81µg 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg 15%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.44mg 15%
Sodium 534mg 353mg 8%
Copper 0.022mg 0.09mg 8%
Calories 352kcal 514kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 9.338g 6.708g 7%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 11µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.314mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Choline 15.4mg 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Fats 28.2g 26.22g 3%
Magnesium 24mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.321mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.071mg 1%
Potassium 136mg 88mg 1%
Net carbs 0.57g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 0.57g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0%
Valine 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.686mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Shortbread
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
32%
Port Salut
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.586g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.