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Roquefort vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Roquefort and Lamb

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3794.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.7%
Contains more IronIron +235.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.1%

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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +807.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +298.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +685.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.82g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Lamb Opinion
Calories 369kcal 294kcal Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 30.64g 20.94g Roquefort
Net carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 0g Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 97mg Roquefort
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 17mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 0.56mg 1.88mg Lamb
Copper 0.034mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 2.08mg 4.46mg Lamb
Phosphorus 392mg 188mg Roquefort
Sodium 1809mg 72mg Lamb
Vitamin A 1047IU 0IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.03mg 0.022mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.25mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.66mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 49µg 18µg Roquefort
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 19.263g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.287mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.183mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.908mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.558mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.998mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 1.323mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.777mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Lamb
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
36%
Roquefort
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.