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Shrimp vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Roquefort

  • Shrimp has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Copper, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Roquefort covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 94% more than Shrimp.
  • Roquefort has 8 times less Copper than Shrimp. Shrimp has 0.258mg of Copper, while Roquefort has 0.034mg.
  • Roquefort contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
6
:
4
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Copper +658.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Contains more Calcium +627.5%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Potassium +86.8%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Contains more Copper +658.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +241.4%
Contains more Calcium +627.5%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
6
:
5
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.5%
Contains more Folate +104.2%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.5%
Contains more Folate +104.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Fats +1702.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
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
Contains more Water +81.7%
Contains more Fats +1702.4%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Contains more Other +163.9%
Equal in Protein - 21.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
1
:
2
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2247.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.7%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Roquefort
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2247.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 2g Roquefort
Protein 22.78g 21.54g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 1.52g 2g Roquefort
Calories 119kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Calcium 91mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 0.32mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 37mg 30mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 170mg 91mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 1809mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Copper 0.258mg 0.034mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.03mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 14.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 0.734mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.124mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 0.64µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.904mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.95mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 2.172mg 1.848mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.558mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.067mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.501mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 211mg 90mg Roquefort
Trans Fat 0.035g Roquefort
Saturated Fat 0.521g 19.263g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.32g Roquefort
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

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Shrimp 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
37%
Shrimp
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 862mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.742g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.