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Roquefort vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between roquefort and butter cookie

  • Roquefort is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet butter cookie is richer in vitamin B1, iron, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for roquefort is 66% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 23 times more calcium than butter cookie. Roquefort contains 662mg of calcium, while butter cookie contains 29mg.
  • Butter cookie contains less sodium.
  • Roquefort has a lower glycemic index than butter cookie.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2182.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +284.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more IronIron +296.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +488.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +466.7%

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +825%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +253.1%
Contains more FatsFats +63%
Contains more WaterWater +756.1%
Contains more OtherOther +302.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3345%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Butter cookie DV% diff.
Sodium 1809mg 282mg 66%
Calcium 662mg 29mg 63%
Phosphorus 392mg 102mg 41%
Saturated fat 19.263g 11.051g 37%
Protein 21.54g 6.1g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.37mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.488mg 25%
Carbs 2g 68.9g 22%
Iron 0.56mg 2.22mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.335mg 19%
Fats 30.64g 18.8g 18%
Copper 0.034mg 0.2mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 3.19mg 15%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.38mg 15%
Vitamin A 294µg 165µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.36µg 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.4µg 11%
Cholesterol 90mg 117mg 9%
Folate 49µg 76µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 5.522g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.036mg 7%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.17mg 6%
Calories 369kcal 467kcal 5%
Magnesium 30mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.982g 2%
Potassium 91mg 111mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 68.1g N/A
Sugar 20.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Butter cookie
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
39%
Roquefort
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 1527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.212g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/nutrients
  2. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.