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Roquefort vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between roquefort and rib eye steak?

  • Roquefort is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for sodium is 76% higher.
  • Rib eye steak has 60 times less calcium than roquefort. Roquefort has 662mg of calcium, while rib eye steak has 11mg.
  • Rib eye steak is lower in sodium.
  • Roquefort has a higher glycemic index (27) than rib eye steak (0).

We used Cheese, roquefort and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5918.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +184.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.8%

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3575%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +222.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +568.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +228.1%
~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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +64300%
Contains more WaterWater +38.4%
~equal in Protein ~23.69g

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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Sodium 1809mg 54mg 76%
Calcium 662mg 11mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 2.1µg 61%
Saturated fat 19.263g 9.684g 44%
Zinc 2.08mg 5.91mg 35%
Phosphorus 392mg 152mg 34%
Vitamin A 294µg 8µg 32%
Selenium 14.5µg 29.7µg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.477mg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 4.908mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.536mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.287mg 23%
Iron 0.56mg 2.24mg 21%
Fats 30.64g 21.81g 14%
Folate 49µg 6µg 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Potassium 91mg 260mg 5%
Copper 0.034mg 0.08mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 10.519g 5%
Protein 21.54g 23.69g 4%
Calories 369kcal 291kcal 4%
Cholesterol 90mg 80mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.071mg 3%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.08mg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 22mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.027g 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Carbs 2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2g 0g N/A
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 1755mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak 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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.