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Roquefort vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Roquefort and Sponge cake

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Sponge cake is higher in Iron.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 90% more than Sponge cake.
  • Roquefort has 16 times more Calcium than Sponge cake. While Roquefort has 662mg of Calcium, Sponge cake has only 42mg.
  • Sponge cake has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, roquefort and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.

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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 6.4% 13% 12% 59% 19% 16% 43% 30% 22% 101%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1476.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more IronIron +182.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +456.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.6%

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% 63% 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% 15% 0% 0% 40% 69% 23% 33% 14% 46% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +305.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 4% 58% 29%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 57.7 g
Water: 29.4 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.1%
Contains more FatsFats +612.6%
Contains more WaterWater +33.9%
Contains more OtherOther +395.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2785%

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
37% 45% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.301 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.649 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +437.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Sponge cake Opinion
Calories 369kcal 297kcal Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 7.3g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 4.3g Roquefort
Net carbs 2g 57.7g Sponge cake
Carbs 2g 57.7g Sponge cake
Cholesterol 90mg 170mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 9mg Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 42mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 141mg Sponge cake
Iron 0.56mg 1.58mg Sponge cake
Copper 0.034mg 0.056mg Sponge cake
Zinc 2.08mg 0.59mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 100mg Roquefort
Sodium 1809mg 228mg Sponge cake
Vitamin A 1047IU 258IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg 77µg Roquefort
Manganese 0.03mg 0.167mg Sponge cake
Selenium 14.5µg 18.5µg Sponge cake
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.159mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.301mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.204mg Sponge cake
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.546mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.059mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.37µg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 39µg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 1.301g Sponge cake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 1.576g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.649g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.089mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.308mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.35mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 0.59mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.418mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.192mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.374mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.395mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.172mg Roquefort
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Sponge cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Sponge cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Sponge cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Roquefort
21%
Sponge cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
32%
Sponge cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 1581mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.962g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Sponge cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172707/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.