Cheddar Cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cheddar Cheese and Roquefort different?
- Cheddar Cheese has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Iron.
- Roquefort covers your daily need of Sodium 50% more than Cheddar Cheese.
- Cheddar Cheese has 2 times more Selenium than Roquefort. Cheddar Cheese has 28.5µg of Selenium, while Roquefort has 14.5µg.
- Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium.
Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, roquefort types were used 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.
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Phosphorus
+16.1%
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Sodium
-63.9%
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Zinc
+75%
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Selenium
+96.6%
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Iron
+300%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Potassium
+19.7%
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Copper
+13.3%
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Manganese
+11.1%
Equal in Calcium - 662
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Phosphorus
+16.1%
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Sodium
-63.9%
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Zinc
+75%
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Selenium
+96.6%
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Iron
+300%
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Magnesium
+11.1%
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Potassium
+19.7%
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Copper
+13.3%
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Manganese
+11.1%
Equal in Calcium - 662
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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Vitamin A
+18.6%
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Vitamin B12
+71.9%
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Vitamin B1
+37.9%
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Vitamin B2
+36.9%
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Vitamin B3
+1144.1%
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Vitamin B5
+322.2%
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Vitamin B6
+87.9%
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Folate
+81.5%
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Vitamin A
+18.6%
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Vitamin B12
+71.9%
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Vitamin B1
+37.9%
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Vitamin B2
+36.9%
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Vitamin B3
+1144.1%
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Vitamin B5
+322.2%
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Vitamin B6
+87.9%
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Folate
+81.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+54.5%
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Other
+73.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
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3.71 g
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21.54 g
Fats:
30.64 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
39.38 g
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6.44 g
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Carbs
+54.5%
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+73.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.32
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.32 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.32
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.09g | 2g |
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| Protein | 22.87g | 21.54g |
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| Fats | 33.31g | 30.64g |
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| Carbs | 3.09g | 2g |
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| Calories | 404kcal | 369kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.48g |
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| Calcium | 710mg | 662mg |
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| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 455mg | 392mg |
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| Potassium | 76mg | 91mg |
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| Sodium | 653mg | 1809mg |
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| Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.08mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.034mg |
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| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1242IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 294µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.586mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.734mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 1.731mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.124mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 49µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.303mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.217mg |
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| Leucine | 1.939mg | 2.114mg |
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| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.848mg |
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| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.558mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.023mg |
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| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.602mg |
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| Cholesterol | 99mg | 90mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 19.263g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 8.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 1.32g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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