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Roquefort vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Roquefort and Caraway cheese?

  • Roquefort is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Caraway cheese is richer in Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 49% more.
  • Caraway cheese contains 9 times less Vitamin B5 than Roquefort. Roquefort contains 1.731mg of Vitamin B5, while Caraway cheese contains 0.19mg.
  • Caraway cheese has less Sodium.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, caraway types in this article.

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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 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
~equal in Calcium ~673mg
~equal in Potassium ~93mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1054IU
~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
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more OtherOther +96.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53%
~equal in Fats ~29.2g
~equal in Water ~39.28g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.584g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.275g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Caraway cheese Opinion
Calories 369kcal 376kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 21.54g 25.18g Caraway cheese
Fats 30.64g 29.2g Roquefort
Net carbs 2g 3.06g Caraway cheese
Carbs 2g 3.06g Caraway cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 93mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 22mg Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 673mg Caraway cheese
Potassium 91mg 93mg Caraway cheese
Iron 0.56mg 0.64mg Caraway cheese
Copper 0.034mg 0.024mg Roquefort
Zinc 2.08mg 2.94mg Caraway cheese
Phosphorus 392mg 490mg Caraway cheese
Sodium 1809mg 690mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 1054IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 294µg 271µg Roquefort
Manganese 0.03mg 0.021mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.031mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.45mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.18mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.19mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.074mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.27µg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 18µg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 18.584g Caraway cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.275g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.83g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.324mg Caraway cheese
Threonine 0.965mg 0.896mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.563mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.114mg 2.412mg Caraway cheese
Lysine 1.848mg 2.095mg Caraway cheese
Methionine 0.558mg 0.659mg Caraway cheese
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.326mg Caraway cheese
Valine 1.614mg 1.682mg Caraway cheese
Histidine 0.602mg 0.884mg Caraway cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roquefort Caraway cheese
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
36%
Roquefort
20%
Caraway cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
72%
Caraway cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.