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Rye vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rye and Roquefort

  • Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Iron, while Roquefort has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for Manganese is 111% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rye is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rye grain and Cheese, roquefort.

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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.
Rye
7
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Contains more Iron +369.6%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +460.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.4%
Contains more Copper +979.4%
Contains more Manganese +8490%
Contains more Calcium +2658.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +369.6%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +460.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.4%
Contains more Copper +979.4%
Contains more Manganese +8490%
Contains more Calcium +2658.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Rye
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Folate +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 B1 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Folate +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
1
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Contains more Carbs +3693%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +1779.8%
Contains more Water +271.5%
Contains more Other +310.2%
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 Carbs +3693%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Fats +1779.8%
Contains more Water +271.5%
Contains more Other +310.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3974%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3974%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 2g Rye
Protein 10.34g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 1.63g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 75.86g 2g Rye
Calories 338kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g Roquefort
Fiber 15.1g 0g Rye
Calcium 24mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 2.63mg 0.56mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 30mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 510mg 91mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 1809mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 2.08mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.034mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.03mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 11IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.04mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.734mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.124mg Rye
Folate 38µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.289mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.208mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 0.563mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.286mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.153mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 0.317mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.189mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 19.263g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 1.32g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rye 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
36%
Rye
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 1807mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.