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Roquefort vs. Quail egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roquefort and quail egg different?

  • Roquefort is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, quail egg is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for quail egg is 251% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 13 times more sodium than quail egg. While roquefort contains 1809mg of sodium, quail egg contains only 141mg.
  • Quail egg has a lower glycemic index (0) than roquefort (27).

Cheese, roquefort and Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw 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 9.3% 19% 12% 137% 21% 40% 97% 18% 5% 175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +934.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.1%
Contains more IronIron +551.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.7%

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%
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% 52% 22% 21% 33% 182% 2.8% 106% 35% 198% 0.75% 50% 144%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.761mg

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
13% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.41 g
Water: 74.35 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.1%
Contains more FatsFats +176.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +387.8%
Contains more OtherOther +485.5%
Contains more WaterWater +88.8%

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
39% 47% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.557 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.324 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.324g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Quail egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 90mg 844mg 251%
Sodium 1809mg 141mg 73%
Saturated fat 19.263g 3.557g 71%
Calcium 662mg 64mg 60%
Choline 263.4mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.58µg 39%
Iron 0.56mg 3.65mg 39%
Selenium 14.5µg 32µg 32%
Fats 30.64g 11.09g 30%
Phosphorus 392mg 226mg 24%
Protein 21.54g 13.05g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.79mg 16%
Vitamin A 294µg 156µg 15%
Calories 369kcal 158kcal 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 4.324g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin D 55IU 7%
Vitamin E 1.08mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 7%
Zinc 2.08mg 1.47mg 6%
Folate 49µg 66µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.15mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 13mg 4%
Copper 0.034mg 0.062mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.15mg 2%
Potassium 91mg 132mg 1%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.761mg 1%
Carbs 2g 0.41g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0.41g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Manganese 0.03mg 0.038mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.324g 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.816mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 1.146mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.881mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.421mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.94mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.315mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Quail egg
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
65%
Quail egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
53%
Quail egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1668mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.706g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail egg
Quail egg is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg 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. Quail egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172191/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.