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Shortbread vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and port Salut?

  • Shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet port Salut is richer in calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for calcium is 64% higher.
  • Shortbread has 55 times more vitamin B3 than port Salut. Shortbread has 3.275mg of vitamin B3, while port Salut has 0.06mg.
  • Shortbread contains less saturated fat.
  • Port Salut has a lower glycemic index than shortbread.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Cheese, port de salut 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 +593%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3472.7%
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%

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1611.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +11089.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1162.5%
Contains more OtherOther +94.2%
~equal in Fats ~28.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 -51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1042.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shortbread Port Salut
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 Shortbread Port Salut DV% diff.
Calcium 13mg 650mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.729g 51%
Phosphorus 66mg 360mg 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg 41%
Saturated fat 8.105g 16.691g 39%
Protein 5.37g 23.78g 37%
Vitamin A 0µg 315µg 35%
Iron 2.98mg 0.43mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.014mg 28%
Carbs 63.78g 0.57g 21%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.06mg 20%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.6mg 19%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.011mg 17%
Folate 81µg 18µg 16%
Selenium 6.2µg 14.5µg 15%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0.24mg 15%
Sodium 353mg 534mg 8%
Copper 0.09mg 0.022mg 8%
Calories 514kcal 352kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 9.338g 7%
Vitamin K 11µg 2.4µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.24mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Choline 0.9mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Fats 26.22g 28.2g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.053mg 1%
Potassium 88mg 136mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 0.57g 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 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g 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
Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
62%
Port Salut

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