Roquefort vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between roquefort and cottage cheese
- Cottage cheese contains less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin A, zinc, and folate than roquefort.
- Roquefort's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
- Cottage cheese contains 8 times less calcium than roquefort. Roquefort contains 662mg of calcium, while cottage cheese contains 83mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cottage cheese is lower.
- Cottage cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cottage cheese is 10, while the glycemic index of roquefort is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +275% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +697.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +420% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +694.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +259.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +641.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +169.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +48.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +308.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.54 g
Fats:
30.64 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
39.38 g
Other:
6.44 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +612.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +356.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +102.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.32 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +989.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +973.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.263g | 1.718g | 80% |
| Sodium | 1809mg | 364mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 662mg | 83mg | 58% |
| Fats | 30.64g | 4.3g | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.163mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 159mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 37µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 17mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.557mg | 23% |
| Protein | 21.54g | 11.12g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.474g | 0.778g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 0.4mg | 15% |
| Calories | 369kcal | 98kcal | 14% |
| Folate | 49µg | 12µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.43µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 9.7µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 0.123g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.099mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 2g | 3.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 91mg | 104mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.67g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.114mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.848mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.614mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.602mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)