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Almonds vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between almonds and roquefort

  • Almonds have more copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B2, and iron; however, roquefort is richer in calcium and vitamin A.
  • Almonds cover your daily copper needs 111% more than roquefort.
  • Almonds contain less saturated fat.
  • Roquefort has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of roquefort is 27, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +705.5%
Contains more IronIron +562.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2932.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7163.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.124mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 FatsFats +63%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +977.5%
Contains more WaterWater +793%
Contains more OtherOther +117.6%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +272.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +834%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Roquefort DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Copper 1.031mg 0.034mg 111%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.03mg 93%
Sodium 1mg 1809mg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 1.32g 73%
Saturated fat 3.802g 19.263g 70%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 8.474g 58%
Magnesium 270mg 30mg 57%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.586mg 42%
Calcium 269mg 662mg 39%
Iron 3.71mg 0.56mg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 294µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Fats 49.93g 30.64g 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.731mg 25%
Potassium 733mg 91mg 19%
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.734mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.04mg 14%
Phosphorus 481mg 392mg 13%
Calories 579kcal 369kcal 11%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Zinc 3.12mg 2.08mg 9%
Carbs 21.55g 2g 7%
Protein 21.15g 21.54g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.124mg 1%
Folate 44µg 49µg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 2g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.602mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Roquefort
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.