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Roquefort vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Roquefort and Blue cheese

  • Roquefort has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Blue cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need of Sodium 29% more than Blue cheese.
  • Roquefort has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Blue cheese. While Roquefort has 0.586mg of Vitamin B2, Blue cheese has only 0.382mg.
  • Blue cheese has less Sodium.

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

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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 Calcium +25.4%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +181.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 387
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +25.4%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +181.3%
Contains less Sodium -36.7%
Contains more Zinc +27.9%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 387
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.729
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.729

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +26%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Water - 42.41
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Other +26%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Water - 42.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Blue cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 21.54g 21.4g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 28.74g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 369kcal 353kcal Roquefort
Sugar 0.5g Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 528mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 0.31mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 387mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1809mg 1146mg Blue cheese
Zinc 2.08mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.034mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.03mg 0.009mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1047IU 721IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 198µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.029mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.382mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.729mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 49µg 36µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.965mg 0.785mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.124mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.919mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.558mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.614mg 1.556mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 19.263g 18.669g Blue cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 7.778g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.8g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Blue cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
69%
Blue cheese

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 - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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
  2. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.