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Cream cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream cheese and Roquefort?

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Folate, and Iron than Cream cheese.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 65% higher.
  • Cream cheese is lower in Sodium.

We used Cheese, cream and Cheese, roquefort types in this comparison.

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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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
8
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Calcium +582.5%
Contains more Iron +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.4%
Contains more Zinc +316%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Calcium +582.5%
Contains more Iron +409.1%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.4%
Contains more Zinc +316%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
4
:
7
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +706.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.4%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
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 B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +706.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.4%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +190.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Fats +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +176%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +250.2%
Contains more Other +407.1%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 Fats +12.4%
Contains more Carbs +176%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +250.2%
Contains more Other +407.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Roquefort
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 2g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 34.44g 30.64g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 2g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Roquefort
Calcium 97mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 0.11mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 9mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 107mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 132mg 91mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 1809mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Copper 0.018mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 1111IU 1047IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 294µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 9µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.233mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 0.657mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.567mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.191mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 0.395mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.175mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 101mg 90mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 20.213g 19.263g Roquefort
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 8.474g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.32g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1495mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.