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Roquefort vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between roquefort and carrots

  • Roquefort has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and selenium; however, carrots are higher in vitamin A.
  • Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 313% more than roquefort.
  • The glycemic index of carrots is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, roquefort and Carrots, raw.

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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%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1906.1%
Contains more IronIron +86.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1020%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +376.7%

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%
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +910.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +184%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2216.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12666.7%
Contains more OtherOther +570.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +379%
Contains more WaterWater +124.2%

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
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60428.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1028.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Carrot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.263g 0.037g 87%
Sodium 1809mg 69mg 76%
Calcium 662mg 33mg 63%
Vitamin A 294µg 835µg 60%
Phosphorus 392mg 35mg 51%
Fats 30.64g 0.24g 47%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.058mg 41%
Protein 21.54g 0.93g 41%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.273mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 0.014g 21%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.24mg 17%
Calories 369kcal 41kcal 16%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin K 13.2µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.117g 8%
Folate 49µg 19µg 8%
Potassium 91mg 320mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg 7%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.143mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.66mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 12mg 4%
Iron 0.56mg 0.3mg 3%
Carbs 2g 9.58g 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.983mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.138mg 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Copper 0.034mg 0.045mg 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 2g 6.78g N/A
Sugar 4.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Carrot
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%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 1740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.