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Port Salut vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Port Salut and Tarragon

  • Port Salut has more Vitamin B12, however, Tarragon is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Copper, and Folate.
  • Tarragon covers your daily Iron needs 398% more than Port Salut.
  • Tarragon has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, port de salut and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
2
:
8
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Calcium +75.2%
Contains more Iron +7411.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1345.8%
Contains more Potassium +2120.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +2977.3%
Contains more Manganese +72327.3%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Tarragon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Calcium +75.2%
Contains more Iron +7411.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1345.8%
Contains more Potassium +2120.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +2977.3%
Contains more Manganese +72327.3%

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.
Port Salut
Port Salut
5
:
7
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4447.2%
Contains more Folate +1422.2%
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%
Tarragon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4447.2%
Contains more Folate +1422.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
3
:
2
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Fats +289.5%
Contains more Water +487.2%
Contains more Carbs +8710.5%
Contains more Other +501.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.77
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
Tarragon
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more Fats +289.5%
Contains more Water +487.2%
Contains more Carbs +8710.5%
Contains more Other +501.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Port Salut
Port Salut
1
:
2
Tarragon
Tarragon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1870%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.3%
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Tarragon
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1870%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Port Salut Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 23.78g 22.77g Port Salut
Fats 28.2g 7.24g Port Salut
Carbs 0.57g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 352kcal 295kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 650mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 0.43mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 24mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 360mg 313mg Port Salut
Potassium 136mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 534mg 62mg Tarragon
Zinc 2.6mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.022mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.011mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 1092IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 315µg 210µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.21mg Port Salut
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 18µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 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 123mg 0mg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 16.691g 1.881g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 9.338g 0.474g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.729g 3.698g Tarragon

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is better in case of low diet
Port Salut Tarragon
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
31%
Port Salut
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Port Salut
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Port Salut
Port Salut is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients
  2. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.