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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, 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.
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%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +90.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +256.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +429.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.1%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +10640.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +687.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25.1%
Contains more WaterWater +295.2%
Contains more OtherOther +17%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 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 -17%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +480%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.729g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Port Salut Opinion
Calories 460kcal 352kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 22.55g 28.2g Port Salut
Net carbs 56.12g 0.57g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 0.57g Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Magnesium 29mg 24mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 650mg Port Salut
Potassium 123mg 136mg Port Salut
Iron 0.82mg 0.43mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.022mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 68mg 360mg Port Salut
Sodium 241mg 534mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Manganese 0.011mg Port Salut
Selenium 6.8µg 14.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.4µg Port Salut
Folate 3µg 18µg Port Salut
Choline 9.1mg 15.4mg Port Salut
Saturated Fat 20.099g 16.691g Port Salut
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.729g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
5%
Macaroon
30%
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 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. 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.