Roquefort vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are roquefort and eggs different?
- Roquefort has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc; however, eggs are richer in copper, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 218% more than roquefort.
- Roquefort has 15 times more sodium than eggs. Roquefort has 1809mg of sodium, while eggs have 124mg.
- Roquefort has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of roquefort is 27, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.
Cheese, roquefort and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1224% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +5782.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.4% |
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 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1046.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +501.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +89.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.414g
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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| Copper | 0.034mg | 2mg | 218% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 373mg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 19.263g | 3.267g | 73% |
| Sodium | 1809mg | 124mg | 73% |
| Calcium | 662mg | 50mg | 61% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 172mg | 31% |
| Fats | 30.64g | 10.61g | 31% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30.8µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 1.11µg | 20% |
| Protein | 21.54g | 12.58g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 149µg | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 11% | |
| Calories | 369kcal | 155kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.474g | 4.077g | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 1.05mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 1.19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 1.398mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.513mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Folate | 49µg | 44µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 1.414g | 1% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.114mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.848mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.614mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.602mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1685mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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