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Roquefort vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roquefort and Quinoa?

  • Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Quinoa is higher in Manganese.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% higher.
  • Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Quinoa, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Roquefort
Roquefort
4
:
6
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +3794.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Iron +166.1%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +464.7%
Contains more Manganese +2003.3%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +3794.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Selenium +417.9%
Contains more Iron +166.1%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Copper +464.7%
Contains more Manganese +2003.3%

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.
Roquefort
Roquefort
7
:
4
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +20840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.123
Roquefort
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +20840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +432.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.123

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roquefort
Roquefort
3
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Protein +389.5%
Contains more Fats +1495.8%
Contains more Other +736.4%
Contains more Carbs +965%
Contains more Water +81.8%
Roquefort
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +389.5%
Contains more Fats +1495.8%
Contains more Other +736.4%
Contains more Carbs +965%
Contains more Water +81.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roquefort
Roquefort
2
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1504.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Roquefort
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1504.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Quinoa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 2g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 21.54g 4.4g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 1.92g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 369kcal 120kcal Roquefort
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Roquefort
Fiber 0g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 662mg 17mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 30mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 392mg 152mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 172mg Quinoa
Sodium 1809mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 2.08mg 1.09mg Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.03mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 14.5µg 2.8µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 1047IU 5IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.11mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.412mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.123mg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 42µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.052mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.131mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.157mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 0.261mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.239mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.096mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.185mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.185mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.127mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 19.263g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 0.528g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.078g Roquefort

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Quinoa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 1802mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa 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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.