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Caraway cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caraway cheese and Roquefort?

  • Caraway cheese is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% more.
  • Caraway cheese has less Sodium.

We used Cheese, caraway and Cheese, roquefort types in this article.

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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 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
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 IronIron +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
~equal in Calcium ~662mg
~equal in Potassium ~91mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1047IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 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 ProteinProtein +16.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53%
Contains more OtherOther +96.3%
~equal in Fats ~30.64g
~equal in Water ~39.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.263g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.474g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway cheese Roquefort Opinion
Calories 376kcal 369kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 25.18g 21.54g Caraway cheese
Fats 29.2g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 3.06g 2g Caraway cheese
Carbs 3.06g 2g Caraway cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 90mg Roquefort
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 673mg 662mg Caraway cheese
Potassium 93mg 91mg Caraway cheese
Iron 0.64mg 0.56mg Caraway cheese
Copper 0.024mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Zinc 2.94mg 2.08mg Caraway cheese
Phosphorus 490mg 392mg Caraway cheese
Sodium 690mg 1809mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 1054IU 1047IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 271µg 294µg Roquefort
Manganese 0.021mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Folate 18µg 49µg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 18.584g 19.263g Caraway cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.275g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.324mg 0.303mg Caraway cheese
Threonine 0.896mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.563mg 1.217mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.412mg 2.114mg Caraway cheese
Lysine 2.095mg 1.848mg Caraway cheese
Methionine 0.659mg 0.558mg Caraway cheese
Phenylalanine 1.326mg 1.023mg Caraway cheese
Valine 1.682mg 1.614mg Caraway cheese
Histidine 0.884mg 0.602mg Caraway cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway cheese 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
20%
Caraway cheese
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Caraway cheese
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.