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Roquefort vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between roquefort and salmon raw

  • Roquefort is higher in calcium, vitamin A, and phosphorus, yet salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and copper.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than roquefort.
  • Roquefort contains 55 times more calcium than salmon raw. While roquefort contains 662mg of calcium, salmon raw contains only 12mg.
  • The amount of sodium in salmon raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of salmon raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +438.5%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +635.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +96%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +970.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +559.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +396.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.664mg
~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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +383.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +73.9%
~equal in Protein ~19.84g

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +302.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 3.18µg 106%
Saturated fat 19.263g 0.981g 83%
Sodium 1809mg 44mg 77%
Calcium 662mg 12mg 65%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.818mg 53%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 7.86mg 45%
Selenium 14.5µg 36.5µg 40%
Fats 30.64g 6.34g 37%
Vitamin A 294µg 12µg 31%
Phosphorus 392mg 200mg 27%
Copper 0.034mg 0.25mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.226mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 2.103g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.38mg 16%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.64mg 13%
Cholesterol 90mg 55mg 12%
Potassium 91mg 490mg 12%
Calories 369kcal 142kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 2.539g 8%
Folate 49µg 25µg 6%
Protein 21.54g 19.84g 3%
Iron 0.56mg 0.8mg 3%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.664mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 29mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.282g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $9.4)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.