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Roquefort vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roquefort and Pistachio

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 141% more than Roquefort.
  • Pistachio has 1809 times less Sodium than Roquefort. Roquefort has 1809mg of Sodium, while Pistachio has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +303.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1026.4%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +3723.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
~equal in Zinc ~2.2mg

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%
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 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1271%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~51µg
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +801.1%
Contains more OtherOther +116.1%
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1258.5%
~equal in Protein ~20.16g

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +989.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Pistachio
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Pistachio Opinion
Calories 369kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Protein 21.54g 20.16g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 45.32g Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 2g 16.57g Pistachio
Carbs 2g 27.17g Pistachio
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Pistachio
Magnesium 30mg 121mg Pistachio
Calcium 662mg 105mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 0.56mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Roquefort
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 0.034mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.08mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 392mg 490mg Pistachio
Sodium 1809mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 1047IU 516IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 26µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.03mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 14.5µg 7µg Roquefort
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.16mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.52mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 51µg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 19.263g 5.907g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 14.38g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.251mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.684mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.917mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.604mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 1.138mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.36mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.614mg 1.249mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.512mg Roquefort
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Pistachio
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
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.356g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.