Roquefort vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between roquefort and gruyere cheese
- Roquefort has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and folate; however, gruyere cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Roquefort's daily need coverage for sodium is 48% more.
- Roquefort has 7 times more vitamin B3 than gruyere cheese. Roquefort has 0.734mg of vitamin B3, while gruyere cheese has 0.106mg.
- Gruyere cheese is lower in sodium.
- Roquefort has a higher glycemic index than gruyere cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, gruyere.
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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 | +12.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +229.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +592.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
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:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +455.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.4% |
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Fats
~32.34g
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
18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.733 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.913g
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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| Sodium | 1809mg | 714mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 1.6µg | 40% |
| Calcium | 662mg | 1011mg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 605mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.279mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.562mg | 23% |
| Protein | 21.54g | 29.81g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 3.9mg | 17% |
| Folate | 49µg | 10µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 110mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.106mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.474g | 10.043g | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 271µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.081mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 1.733g | 3% |
| Fats | 30.64g | 32.34g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 19.263g | 18.913g | 2% |
| Calories | 369kcal | 413kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Potassium | 91mg | 81mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.36g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 1.612mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.114mg | 3.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.848mg | 2.71mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 1.743mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.614mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.602mg | 1.117mg | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1095mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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