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Roquefort vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roquefort and lentil different?

  • Roquefort is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, lentil is richer in iron, folate, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for roquefort is 96% higher.

Cheese, roquefort and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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%
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3384.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +417.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +305.5%
Contains more IronIron +494.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +638.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1546.7%

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%
Lentil
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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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +702.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +171.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +269.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7963.2%
Contains more OtherOther +675.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +906.5%
Contains more WaterWater +76.8%

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
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13140.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +654.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Lentil DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.263g 0.053g 87%
Sodium 1809mg 2mg 79%
Calcium 662mg 19mg 64%
Fats 30.64g 0.38g 47%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.073mg 39%
Iron 0.56mg 3.33mg 35%
Vitamin A 294µg 0µg 33%
Folate 49µg 181µg 33%
Fiber 0g 7.9g 32%
Phosphorus 392mg 180mg 30%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Protein 21.54g 9.02g 25%
Copper 0.034mg 0.251mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.638mg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.8µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 0.064g 21%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.494mg 20%
Calories 369kcal 116kcal 13%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.169mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.175g 8%
Potassium 91mg 369mg 8%
Zinc 2.08mg 1.27mg 7%
Carbs 2g 20.13g 6%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.178mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.06mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Magnesium 30mg 36mg 1%
Net carbs 2g 12.23g N/A
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.254mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Lentil
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
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 1807mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil
Lentil 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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.