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Mozzarella vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mozzarella and Roquefort?

  • Mozzarella is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Calcium, while Roquefort is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 78% higher.
  • Roquefort has 2 times less Zinc than Mozzarella. Mozzarella has 3.13mg of Zinc, while Roquefort has 2.08mg.
  • Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Contains more Calcium +10.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +50.5%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Equal in Calcium - 662
Equal in Potassium - 91
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Calcium +10.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +50.5%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Equal in Calcium - 662
Equal in Potassium - 91
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +444.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
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 B12 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +444.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +55%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Fats +79.2%
Contains more Other +168.3%
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +27.7%
Contains more Carbs +55%
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Fats +79.2%
Contains more Other +168.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.3%
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 3.1g 2g Mozzarella
Protein 27.5g 21.54g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 3.1g 2g Mozzarella
Calories 280kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Sugar 1.23g Roquefort
Calcium 731mg 662mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 26mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 524mg 392mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 91mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 1809mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 2.08mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 137µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 9µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0.64µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 54mg 90mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 19.263g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.32g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Roquefort
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Mozzarella
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 1793mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.