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Roquefort vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between roquefort and sardine?

  • Roquefort is higher in vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 346% more.
  • Sardine contains 13 times less saturated fat than roquefort. Roquefort contains 19.263g of saturated fat, while sardine contains 1.528g.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than roquefort (27).

We used Cheese, roquefort and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +336.3%
Contains more IronIron +421.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +263.4%

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.
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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +818.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1296.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +167.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51.4%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 8.94µg 346%
Saturated fat 19.263g 1.528g 81%
Selenium 14.5µg 52.7µg 69%
Sodium 1809mg 307mg 65%
Fats 30.64g 11.45g 30%
Iron 0.56mg 2.92mg 30%
Vitamin A 294µg 32µg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.227mg 28%
Calcium 662mg 382mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 5.245mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 5.148g 26%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.642mg 22%
Cholesterol 90mg 142mg 17%
Copper 0.034mg 0.186mg 17%
Phosphorus 392mg 490mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 3.869g 12%
Folate 49µg 10µg 10%
Potassium 91mg 397mg 9%
Calories 369kcal 208kcal 8%
Zinc 2.08mg 1.31mg 7%
Protein 21.54g 24.62g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.167mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.08mg 3%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.108mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 39mg 2%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 1502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.735g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $3.4)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.