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Roquefort vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roquefort and Cheshire cheese different?

  • Roquefort is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A, however, Cheshire cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roquefort is 48% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheshire cheese. While Roquefort contains 0.734mg of Vitamin B3, Cheshire cheese contains only 0.08mg.
  • Cheshire cheese has less Sodium.

Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, cheshire are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
~equal in Calcium ~643mg
~equal in Potassium ~95mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +817.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~985IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more OtherOther +78.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139%
~equal in Protein ~23.37g
~equal in Fats ~30.6g
~equal in Water ~37.65g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.475g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.671g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 369kcal 387kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 21.54g 23.37g Cheshire cheese
Fats 30.64g 30.6g Roquefort
Net carbs 2g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 2g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 103mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 21mg Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 643mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 95mg Cheshire cheese
Iron 0.56mg 0.21mg Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.042mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 2.08mg 2.79mg Cheshire cheese
Phosphorus 392mg 464mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 1809mg 700mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 985IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg 233µg Roquefort
Manganese 0.03mg 0.012mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.046mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.293mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.08mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.413mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.074mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.83µg Cheshire cheese
Folate 49µg 18µg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 19.475g Roquefort
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.671g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.87g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.3mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.832mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.451mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.114mg 2.238mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 1.848mg 1.945mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.558mg 0.612mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.231mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 1.614mg 1.56mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.821mg Cheshire cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Cheshire cheese
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
36%
Roquefort
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.