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Roquefort vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Roquefort and Parmesan

  • Roquefort has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate, while Parmesan has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Parmesan's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% higher.
  • Parmesan contains 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Roquefort. Roquefort contains 0.734mg of Vitamin B3, while Parmesan contains 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Parmesan is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, parmesan, grated.

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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 24% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.2%
~equal in Sodium ~1804mg

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 0% 58% 11% 15% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +817.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~974IU

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% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +73.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +595.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11.5%
~equal in Fats ~27.84g

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.386g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Parmesan Opinion
Calories 369kcal 420kcal Parmesan
Protein 21.54g 28.42g Parmesan
Fats 30.64g 27.84g Roquefort
Net carbs 2g 13.91g Parmesan
Carbs 2g 13.91g Parmesan
Cholesterol 90mg 86mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 21IU Parmesan
Magnesium 30mg 34mg Parmesan
Calcium 662mg 853mg Parmesan
Potassium 91mg 180mg Parmesan
Iron 0.56mg 0.49mg Roquefort
Sugar 0.07g Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.04mg Parmesan
Zinc 2.08mg 4.2mg Parmesan
Phosphorus 392mg 627mg Parmesan
Sodium 1809mg 1804mg Parmesan
Vitamin A 1047IU 974IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg 262µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.53mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 0.5µg Parmesan
Manganese 0.03mg 0.071mg Parmesan
Selenium 14.5µg 34.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.026mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.358mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.08mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.45mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.081mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.4µg Parmesan
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmesan
Folate 49µg 6µg Roquefort
Trans Fat 0.876g Roquefort
Choline 14.1mg Parmesan
Saturated Fat 19.263g 15.371g Parmesan
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 7.13g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.386g Parmesan
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.383mg Parmesan
Threonine 0.965mg 1.075mg Parmesan
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.455mg Parmesan
Leucine 2.114mg 2.747mg Parmesan
Lysine 1.848mg 2.201mg Parmesan
Methionine 0.558mg 0.751mg Parmesan
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.538mg Parmesan
Valine 1.614mg 1.865mg Parmesan
Histidine 0.602mg 0.806mg Parmesan
Omega-3 - ALA 0.102g Parmesan
Omega-3 - DPA 0.015g Parmesan
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.87g Parmesan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Parmesan
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
32%
Parmesan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
114%
Parmesan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmesan
Parmesan contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan 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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/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.