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Gruyere cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Gruyere cheese and Roquefort

  • Gruyere cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Roquefort has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 48% more.
  • Gruyere cheese has 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Roquefort. Gruyere cheese has 1.6µg of Vitamin B12, while Roquefort has 0.64µg.
  • Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gruyere 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 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.3%
Contains more IronIron +229.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.034mg
~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% 57% 5.6% 18% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 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 +38.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%
Contains more OtherOther +49.8%
~equal in Fats ~30.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.263g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Roquefort Opinion
Calories 413kcal 369kcal Gruyere cheese
Protein 29.81g 21.54g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 30.64g Gruyere cheese
Net carbs 0.36g 2g Roquefort
Carbs 0.36g 2g Roquefort
Cholesterol 110mg 90mg Roquefort
Vitamin D 24IU Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 36mg 30mg Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1011mg 662mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 91mg Roquefort
Iron 0.17mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Sugar 0.36g Roquefort
Copper 0.032mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Zinc 3.9mg 2.08mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 392mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 714mg 1809mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A 948IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 271µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.017mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.04mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.64µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 49µg Roquefort
Choline 15.4mg Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 18.913g 19.263g Gruyere cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 8.474g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 1.32g Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.303mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg 0.965mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.217mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg 2.114mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg 1.848mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg 0.558mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.023mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg 1.614mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg 0.602mg Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere 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
34%
Gruyere cheese
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1095mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.