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Roquefort vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Roquefort and Lamb

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
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Lamb
Contains more Calcium +3794.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +240.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +3794.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +240.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.3%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +807.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +298.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
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 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.3%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +807.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +298.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Fats +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +685.4%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +36.4%
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% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +685.4%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +36.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 30.64g 20.94g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Calories 369kcal 294kcal Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 17mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 188mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 1809mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.08mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.034mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.03mg 0.022mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 1047IU 0IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.25mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.66mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 49µg 18µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.287mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.183mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.908mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.558mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.998mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 1.323mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 90mg 97mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

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 - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.