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Roquefort vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between roquefort and foie gras

  • Roquefort has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while foie gras has more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin A, and copper.
  • Foie gras's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 365% higher.
  • Foie gras contains 9 times less calcium than roquefort. Roquefort contains 662mg of calcium, while foie gras contains 70mg.
  • The amount of sodium in foie gras is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +845.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.6%
Contains more IronIron +882.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1076.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.4%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1368.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.9%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%
Contains more FatsFats +43.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.5%
~equal in Water ~37.04g

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Foie gras
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 Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 9.4µg 365%
Vitamin A 294µg 1001µg 79%
Iron 0.56mg 5.5mg 62%
Calcium 662mg 70mg 59%
Selenium 14.5µg 44µg 54%
Sodium 1809mg 697mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 25.61g 43%
Copper 0.034mg 0.4mg 41%
Phosphorus 392mg 200mg 27%
Saturated fat 19.263g 14.45g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.299mg 22%
Protein 21.54g 11.4g 20%
Fats 30.64g 43.84g 20%
Cholesterol 90mg 150mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 2.51mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.2mg 11%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.92mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.06mg 5%
Calories 369kcal 462kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.088mg 4%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.12mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 13mg 4%
Folate 49µg 60µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.84g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Potassium 91mg 138mg 1%
Carbs 2g 4.67g 1%
Net carbs 2g 4.67g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roquefort Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 1112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.