CLED media better than Macconkey media
It stimulates growth of Staph and Candida as it is non selective
Inhibits swarming of proteus
Differentiates between Lactose fermenter and non-lactose fermenters
Sodium taurocholate is used as selective agent.
Cysteine electrolyte deficient agar (CLED) is a non-selective media and it stimulates the growth of Staphylococcus and Candida whereas Mac Conkey agar is a selective media. Both CLED and MAC Conkey Agar inhibits the swarming of proteus and differentiate between lactose fermenter and non-lactose fermenter. Both use sodium Taurocholate as a selective agent and so first option is a better option.