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Roquefort vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roquefort and omelette different?

  • Roquefort is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, omelette is richer in selenium and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for roquefort is 80% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 14 times more calcium than omelette. While roquefort contains 662mg of calcium, omelette contains only 48mg.
  • Omelette has less sodium.
  • Omelette has a lower glycemic index (0) than roquefort (27).

Cheese, roquefort and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1279.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +164.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.9%

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1046.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.8%
Contains more FatsFats +162.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.5%
Contains more OtherOther +544%
Contains more WaterWater +93.3%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Omelette DV% diff.
Cholesterol 90mg 313mg 74%
Saturated fat 19.263g 3.319g 72%
Sodium 1809mg 155mg 72%
Calcium 662mg 48mg 61%
Choline 247.6mg 45%
Phosphorus 392mg 167mg 32%
Fats 30.64g 11.66g 29%
Protein 21.54g 10.57g 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 25.8µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.386mg 15%
Vitamin A 294µg 172µg 14%
Iron 0.56mg 1.48mg 12%
Calories 369kcal 154kcal 11%
Zinc 2.08mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin D 69IU 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 4.843g 9%
Vitamin E 1.29mg 9%
Vitamin D 1.7µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 2.712g 9%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.289mg 9%
Magnesium 30mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.76µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.5µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.064mg 4%
Copper 0.034mg 0.063mg 3%
Folate 49µg 39µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.143mg 1%
Potassium 91mg 117mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 2g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.31g N/A
Manganese 0.03mg 0.024mg 0%
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Omelette
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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 1654mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.944g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.