American cheese vs Roquefort - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between American cheese and Roquefort
- American cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however Roquefort has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 38% more.
- American cheese has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Roquefort. American cheese has 1.5µg of Vitamin B12, while Roquefort has 0.64µg.
- American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+57.9%
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Iron
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+63.5%
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Potassium
+45.1%
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Zinc
+19.7%
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Copper
+35.3%
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Magnesium
+15.4%
Equal in Sodium - 1809
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Calcium
+57.9%
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Iron
+12.5%
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Phosphorus
+63.5%
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Potassium
+45.1%
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Zinc
+19.7%
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Copper
+35.3%
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Magnesium
+15.4%
Equal in Sodium - 1809
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B12
+134.4%
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Vitamin A
+10.8%
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Vitamin B1
+166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+150.4%
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Vitamin B3
+865.8%
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Vitamin B5
+329.5%
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Vitamin B6
+129.6%
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Folate
+512.5%
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Vitamin B12
+134.4%
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Vitamin A
+10.8%
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Vitamin B1
+166.7%
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Vitamin B2
+150.4%
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Vitamin B3
+865.8%
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Vitamin B5
+329.5%
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Vitamin B6
+129.6%
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Folate
+512.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 3.7g | 2g |
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Protein | 18.13g | 21.54g |
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Fats | 31.79g | 30.64g |
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Carbs | 3.7g | 2g |
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Calories | 371kcal | 369kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | 0g | g |
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Sugar | 2.26g | g |
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Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 1045mg | 662mg |
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Iron | 0.63mg | 0.56mg |
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Magnesium | 26mg | 30mg |
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Phosphorus | 641mg | 392mg |
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Potassium | 132mg | 91mg |
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Sodium | 1671mg | 1809mg |
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Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.08mg |
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Copper | 0.046mg | 0.034mg |
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Vitamin A | 945IU | 1047IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.8mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 23IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.6µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.586mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 0.734mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.731mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.124mg |
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Folate | 8µg | 49µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.64µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.6µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.303mg |
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Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.965mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.217mg |
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Leucine | 1.716mg | 2.114mg |
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Lysine | 1.516mg | 1.848mg |
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Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.558mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.023mg |
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Valine | 1.187mg | 1.614mg |
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Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.602mg |
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Cholesterol | 100mg | 90mg |
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Trans Fat | 1.144g | g |
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Saturated Fat | 18.057g | 19.263g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.236g | 8.474g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 1.32g |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
32

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Mineral Summary Score
118

90

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
109%

129%

Carbohydrates
4%

2%

Fats
147%

141%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

American cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.206g)
Which food is cheaper?

American cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.