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Roquefort vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Roquefort and Buttermilk?

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B12 in Roquefort is higher than in Buttermilk.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 94% more.
  • Buttermilk contains 23 times less Cholesterol than Roquefort. Roquefort contains 90mg of Cholesterol, while Buttermilk contains 4mg.
  • Buttermilk has less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +470.7%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.4%
Contains more Zinc +395.2%
Contains more Copper +209.1%
Contains more Manganese +1400%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +470.7%
Contains more Iron +1020%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.4%
Contains more Zinc +395.2%
Contains more Copper +209.1%
Contains more Manganese +1400%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +529.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.7%
Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +529.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.7%
Contains more Folate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +550.8%
Contains more Fats +3381.8%
Contains more Other +623.6%
Contains more Carbs +139.5%
Contains more Water +128.9%
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +550.8%
Contains more Fats +3381.8%
Contains more Other +623.6%
Contains more Carbs +139.5%
Contains more Water +128.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3236.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3236.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 2g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 21.54g 3.31g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 0.88g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 369kcal 40kcal Roquefort
Sugar 4.79g Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 116mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 0.05mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 11mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 89mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 1809mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 2.08mg 0.42mg Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.011mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.03mg 0.002mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 1047IU 47IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 14µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.154mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.058mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.275mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 5µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.22µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.042mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.141mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.171mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 0.313mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.277mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.087mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.171mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.217mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.1mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 19.263g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 0.254g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.033g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Buttermilk
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
39%
Roquefort
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 1619mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.715g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.