Roquefort vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between roquefort and butter
- Roquefort is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B12, yet butter is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 156% higher.
- Roquefort contains 164 times more sodium than butter. Roquefort contains 1809mg of sodium, while butter contains 11mg.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than roquefort.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Butter, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2658.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +279.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2211.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1533.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +650% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1623.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1647.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1473.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +276.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +132.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2434.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3233.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16000% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +164.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.263g | 50.489g | 142% |
| Sodium | 1809mg | 11mg | 78% |
| Fats | 30.64g | 81.11g | 78% |
| Calcium | 662mg | 24mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 24mg | 53% |
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 684µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.034mg | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 215mg | 42% |
| Protein | 21.54g | 0.85g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.474g | 23.43g | 37% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.11mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.17µg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 0.09mg | 18% |
| Calories | 369kcal | 717kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 49µg | 3µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 3.01g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.003mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.8mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.114mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.848mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.614mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.602mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roquefort is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 31.226g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1798mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.