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Roquefort vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roquefort and chinook salmon different?

  • Roquefort is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 93% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 30 times more sodium than chinook salmon. While roquefort contains 1809mg of sodium, chinook salmon contains only 60mg.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than roquefort (27).

Cheese, roquefort and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2264.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +454.9%
Contains more IronIron +62.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~371mg

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% 98% 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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +348.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.044mg
~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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +129%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-237%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more WaterWater +66.6%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 2.87µg 93%
Sodium 1809mg 60mg 76%
Saturated fat 19.263g 3.214g 73%
Calcium 662mg 28mg 63%
Selenium 14.5µg 46.8µg 59%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 10.045mg 58%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.154mg 33%
Fats 30.64g 13.38g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.462mg 26%
Magnesium 30mg 122mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.865mg 17%
Vitamin A 294µg 149µg 16%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.56mg 14%
Potassium 91mg 505mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 2.662g 9%
Protein 21.54g 25.72g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 5.742g 7%
Calories 369kcal 231kcal 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Folate 49µg 35µg 4%
Iron 0.56mg 0.91mg 4%
Phosphorus 392mg 371mg 3%
Copper 0.034mg 0.053mg 2%
Cholesterol 90mg 85mg 2%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.03mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.044mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Chinook salmon
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
39%
Roquefort
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $11.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1749mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.