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Roquefort vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between roquefort and ice cream

  • Roquefort is richer than ice cream in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for roquefort is 75% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 8 times more selenium than ice cream. Roquefort contains 14.5µg of selenium, while ice cream contains 1.8µg.
  • Ice cream contains less sodium.
  • Roquefort has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.2%
Contains more IronIron +522.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +201.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%

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 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +64.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.041mg

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
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +515.4%
Contains more FatsFats +178.5%
Contains more OtherOther +615.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1080%
Contains more WaterWater +54.9%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Ice cream DV% diff.
Sodium 1809mg 80mg 75%
Saturated fat 19.263g 6.79g 57%
Calcium 662mg 128mg 53%
Phosphorus 392mg 105mg 41%
Protein 21.54g 3.5g 36%
Fats 30.64g 11g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.24mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.8µg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.581mg 23%
Vitamin A 294µg 118µg 20%
Cholesterol 90mg 44mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 2.969g 14%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.69mg 13%
Folate 49µg 5µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.39µg 10%
Calories 369kcal 207kcal 8%
Carbs 2g 23.6g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.048mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.452g 6%
Iron 0.56mg 0.09mg 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.116mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 14mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.7g 3%
Potassium 91mg 199mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Copper 0.034mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.008mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 2g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 21.22g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.041mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.146mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0.316mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.258mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.088mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Ice cream
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
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.473g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream 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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.