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.
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% |
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 | +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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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:
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
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
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% |