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Roquefort vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between roquefort and béchamel sauce

  • Roquefort is richer than béchamel sauce in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for roquefort is 86% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 11 times more cholesterol than béchamel sauce. Roquefort contains 90mg of cholesterol, while béchamel sauce contains 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Sauce, homemade, white, thin.

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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 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425.4%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +395.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +339.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%

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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +410.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +113.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%

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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +471.4%
Contains more FatsFats +355.3%
Contains more OtherOther +347.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270%
Contains more WaterWater +104.8%

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
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.263g 2.152g 78%
Sodium 1809mg 328mg 64%
Calcium 662mg 126mg 54%
Phosphorus 392mg 101mg 42%
Fats 30.64g 6.73g 37%
Protein 21.54g 3.77g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.184mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.339mg 28%
Cholesterol 90mg 8mg 27%
Vitamin A 294µg 73µg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.3µg 20%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.42mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 2.67g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.3µg 14%
Calories 369kcal 105kcal 13%
Folate 49µg 9µg 10%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.041mg 6%
Iron 0.56mg 0.21mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 15mg 4%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.261mg 3%
Copper 0.034mg 0.013mg 2%
Carbs 2g 7.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.586g 2%
Potassium 91mg 163mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.055mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 7.3g N/A
Sugar 4.78g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.024mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.089mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Béchamel sauce
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
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1481mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. 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.