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Salmon vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Salmon and Roquefort?

  • Salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Roquefort is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Salmon's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
  • Roquefort has 11 times less Vitamin B3 than Salmon. Salmon has 8.045mg of Vitamin B3, while Roquefort has 0.734mg.
  • Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Cheese, roquefort types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +322%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +185.5%
Contains more Calcium +4313.3%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +383.7%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Potassium +322%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +185.5%
Contains more Calcium +4313.3%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +383.7%
Contains more Manganese +87.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 30

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.
Salmon
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +996%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +44.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +996%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +44.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +64.4%
Contains more Fats +148.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +705%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Water +64.4%
Contains more Fats +148.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +705%
Equal in Protein - 21.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.7%
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Protein 22.1g 21.54g Salmon
Fats 12.35g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Calories 206kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Calcium 15mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 0.34mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Phosphorus 252mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 384mg 91mg Salmon
Sodium 61mg 1809mg Salmon
Zinc 0.43mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Copper 0.049mg 0.034mg Salmon
Manganese 0.016mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 41.4µg 14.5µg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.04mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 0.734mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.124mg Salmon
Folate 34µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 0.64µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.969mg 0.965mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.796mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 2.03mg 1.848mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.558mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.139mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.651mg 0.602mg Salmon
Cholesterol 63mg 90mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 2.397g 19.263g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 1.32g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salmon Roquefort
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
110%
Salmon
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1748mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $9.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients
  2. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.