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Butter vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butter and Roquefort

  • Butter is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 156% higher.
  • Butter contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Roquefort. Butter contains 215mg of Cholesterol, while Roquefort contains 90mg.
  • Roquefort contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Butter, without salt and Cheese, roquefort.

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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.
Butter
Butter
1
:
9
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +2658.3%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +279.2%
Contains more Zinc +2211.1%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Calcium +2658.3%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1533.3%
Contains more Potassium +279.2%
Contains more Zinc +2211.1%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +650%
Contains more Selenium +1350%

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.
Butter
Butter
4
:
7
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Vitamin A +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1623.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1647.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1473.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4033.3%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +276.5%
Butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
Roquefort
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1623.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1647.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1473.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4033.3%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +276.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
1
:
4
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Fats +164.7%
Contains more Protein +2434.1%
Contains more Carbs +3233.3%
Contains more Water +119.5%
Contains more Other +16000%
Butter
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Roquefort
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Fats +164.7%
Contains more Protein +2434.1%
Contains more Carbs +3233.3%
Contains more Water +119.5%
Contains more Other +16000%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Butter
Butter
2
:
1
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Butter
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
Roquefort
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Butter Roquefort
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 2g Roquefort
Protein 0.85g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 81.11g 30.64g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 2g Roquefort
Calories 717kcal 369kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g Roquefort
Calcium 24mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 0.02mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 2mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 24mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 24mg 91mg Roquefort
Sodium 11mg 1809mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Copper 0.016mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.004mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 2499IU 1047IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 294µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 3µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.038mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 0.083mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.067mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.021mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 0.057mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.023mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 215mg 90mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 50.489g 19.263g Roquefort
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 8.474g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 1.32g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter Roquefort
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
21%
Butter
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 31.226g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1798mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/nutrients
  2. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.