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Roquefort vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Roquefort and Sardine?

  • Roquefort is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 346% more.
  • Sardine contains 13 times less Saturated Fat than Roquefort. Roquefort contains 19.263g of Saturated Fat, while Sardine contains 1.528g.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Iron +421.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +336.3%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +447.1%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Selenium +263.4%
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Iron +421.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +336.3%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Copper +447.1%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Selenium +263.4%

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 +869.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.6%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1296.9%
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +869.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.6%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1296.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +167.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +51.4%
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +167.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +49.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +51.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 30.64g 11.45g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Calories 369kcal 208kcal Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 382mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 30mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 392mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 91mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 1809mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 2.08mg 1.31mg Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.03mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 14.5µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 1047IU 108IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 32µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.227mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.642mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 49µg 10µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.276mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.134mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 2.001mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.558mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.961mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 1.268mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 90mg 142mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 3.869g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roquefort Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 1502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.735g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.