Roquefort vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are roquefort and cheese different?
- Roquefort has more vitamin B5, vitamin B2, folate, and iron; however, cheese is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Roquefort covers your daily need for sodium, 50% more than cheese.
- Roquefort has 4 times more vitamin B5 than cheese. Roquefort has 1.731mg of vitamin B5, while cheese has 0.41mg.
- Cheese contains less sodium.
- Roquefort has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of roquefort is 27, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.
Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, cheddar types were used 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1144.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +71.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.5% |
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Protein
~22.87g
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Fats
~33.31g
~equal in
Water
~37.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated fat
~18.867g
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.246g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.421g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1809mg | 653mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.41mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 1.1µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 3.64mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.428mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 455mg | 9% |
| Folate | 49µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 662mg | 710mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 330µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.059mg | 4% |
| Fats | 30.64g | 33.31g | 4% |
| Protein | 21.54g | 22.87g | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 19.263g | 18.867g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.474g | 9.246g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 369kcal | 404kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 1.421g | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 3.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Potassium | 91mg | 76mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.114mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.848mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.614mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.602mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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