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Roquefort vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between roquefort and ostrich

  • Roquefort is higher in calcium and vitamin B2, yet ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and zinc.
  • Ostrich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 234% more than roquefort.
  • Roquefort contains 110 times more calcium than ostrich. While roquefort contains 662mg of calcium, ostrich contains only 6mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ostrich is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Ostrich, tip trimmed, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10933.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.8%
Contains more IronIron +398.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +347.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.6%

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 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +873.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +876.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +1092.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1397.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.3%
Contains more WaterWater +74%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +773.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Ostrich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 6.25µg 234%
Saturated fat 19.263g 1g 83%
Sodium 1809mg 80mg 75%
Calcium 662mg 6mg 66%
Fats 30.64g 2.57g 43%
Selenium 14.5µg 37.5µg 42%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 7.143mg 40%
Vitamin A 294µg 0µg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.545mg 32%
Iron 0.56mg 2.79mg 28%
Zinc 2.08mg 4.85mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.292mg 23%
Phosphorus 392mg 251mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 0.97g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.232mg 16%
Protein 21.54g 28.49g 14%
Copper 0.034mg 0.152mg 13%
Calories 369kcal 145kcal 11%
Folate 49µg 15µg 9%
Potassium 91mg 362mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.318mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.44g 6%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Cholesterol 90mg 85mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 25mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.03mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roquefort Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 1729mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.