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Roquefort vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between roquefort and Greek yogurt

  • Greek yogurt has less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin A, zinc, and folate.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 84% more.
  • Roquefort has 70 times more vitamin A than Greek yogurt. Roquefort has 1047IU of vitamin A, while Greek yogurt has 15IU.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in sodium.
  • Roquefort has a higher glycemic index than Greek yogurt.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%

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% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +423%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.3%
Contains more FatsFats +512.8%
Contains more OtherOther +794.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99%
Contains more WaterWater +106.4%

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +296.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Greek yogurt DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.263g 2.395g 77%
Sodium 1809mg 35mg 77%
Calcium 662mg 100mg 56%
Fats 30.64g 5g 39%
Phosphorus 392mg 135mg 37%
Vitamin A 294µg 2µg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.331mg 28%
Cholesterol 90mg 13mg 26%
Protein 21.54g 9g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.278mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 2.136g 16%
Calories 369kcal 97kcal 14%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.52mg 14%
Folate 49µg 5µg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg 9%
Iron 0.56mg 0mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.469g 6%
Magnesium 30mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.75µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.063mg 5%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.208mg 3%
Copper 0.034mg 0.017mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.023mg 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.009mg 1%
Potassium 91mg 141mg 1%
Carbs 2g 3.98g 1%
Net carbs 2g 3.98g N/A
Sugar 4g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Greek yogurt
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
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.