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Roquefort vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roquefort and Yolk

  • Roquefort is richer in Calcium, yet Yolk is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 332% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 38 times more Sodium than Yolk. Roquefort contains 1809mg of Sodium, while Yolk contains 48mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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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Yolk
Contains more Calcium +413.2%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Iron +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +126.5%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 390
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +413.2%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Iron +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.6%
Contains more Copper +126.5%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 390

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2958.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.3%
Contains more Folate +198%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +204.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.528
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2958.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.3%
Contains more Folate +198%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +204.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.528

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Other +278.8%
Contains more Carbs +79.5%
Contains more Water +32.8%
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +35.8%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Other +278.8%
Contains more Carbs +79.5%
Contains more Water +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yolk
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.5%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +218.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 2g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 21.54g 15.86g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 26.54g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 369kcal 322kcal Roquefort
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 129mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 30mg 5mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 390mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 109mg Yolk
Sodium 1809mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 2.08mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.034mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.03mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 14.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1047IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.528mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.024mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 49µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.177mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.687mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.866mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.399mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.378mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.681mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.949mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.416mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 1085mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1761mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 995mg)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.