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Roquefort vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between roquefort and danish pastry

  • Roquefort is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B12, yet danish pastry is richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for roquefort is 63% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 8 times more vitamin A than danish pastry. Roquefort contains 1047IU of vitamin A, while danish pastry contains 128IU.
  • Danish pastry contains less sodium.
  • Roquefort has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1791.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +197.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +263%
Contains more IronIron +221.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1070%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.3%
~equal in Potassium ~98mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +220%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.3%
Contains more FatsFats +39.9%
Contains more WaterWater +25.4%
Contains more OtherOther +329.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1760%

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Danish pastry DV% diff.
Calcium 662mg 35mg 63%
Sodium 1809mg 417mg 61%
Saturated fat 19.263g 6.794g 57%
Phosphorus 392mg 108mg 41%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.304mg 29%
Vitamin A 294µg 35µg 29%
Protein 21.54g 8g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.26mg 25%
Cholesterol 90mg 23mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.2µg 18%
Iron 0.56mg 1.8mg 16%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.351mg 14%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.7mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.19mg 13%
Fats 30.64g 21.9g 13%
Carbs 2g 37.2g 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 18.9µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 2.575g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 2mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 11.313g 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.04mg 6%
Copper 0.034mg 0.089mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 15mg 4%
Folate 49µg 60µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Calories 369kcal 374kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 91mg 98mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.469g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.