Blue cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between blue cheese and roquefort
- Blue cheese has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, roquefort is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin A.
- Roquefort covers your daily need for sodium, 29% more than blue cheese.
- Blue cheese has 3 times more potassium than roquefort. While blue cheese has 256mg of potassium, roquefort has only 91mg.
- Blue cheese has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, blue 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +90.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
21.54 g
Fats:
30.64 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
39.38 g
Other:
6.44 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.54g
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Fats
~30.64g
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Water
~39.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
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 | +65% |
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1146mg | 1809mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0.64µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.586mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 662mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 294µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.08mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 91mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.124mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Folate | 36µg | 49µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 19.263g | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 1.32g | 3% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 30.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 0.734mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 8.474g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 369kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 392mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 21.54g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 1.731mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 2.114mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 1.848mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.558mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 1.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 1.614mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.