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Roquefort vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roquefort and Tuna

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 170% more than Roquefort.
  • Tuna has 166 times less Calcium than Roquefort. Roquefort has 662mg of Calcium, while Tuna has 4mg.
  • Tuna contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Roquefort
Roquefort
4
:
6
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +16450%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Zinc +362.2%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +479.1%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +646.2%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +16450%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Zinc +362.2%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +479.1%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +646.2%

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.
Roquefort
Roquefort
4
:
7
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +1510.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.3%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2906.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +737.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +267.2%
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1510.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.3%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2906.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +737.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +267.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roquefort
Roquefort
3
:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +5093.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +403.1%
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Water +75.2%
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
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +5093.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +403.1%
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Water +75.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roquefort
Roquefort
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6040.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Roquefort
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6040.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 30.64g 0.59g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Calories 369kcal 130kcal Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 4mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 30mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 392mg 333mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 1809mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 2.08mg 0.45mg Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.043mg Tuna
Manganese 0.03mg 0.013mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 1047IU 65IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 22µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.137mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.334mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 49µg 2µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.965mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.114mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.848mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.558mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.614mg 1.438mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 90mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 0.138g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.175g Roquefort
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

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Roquefort Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1755mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.