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Roquefort vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between roquefort and rice

  • Roquefort is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet rice is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for roquefort is 96% higher.
  • Roquefort has a lower glycemic index than rice.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, 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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160%
Contains more ZincZinc +324.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +811.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1473.3%

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.
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%
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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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +307.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +700.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10842.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1433.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1308.5%
Contains more WaterWater +73.8%

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
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9529.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1636.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Rice DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.263g 0.077g 87%
Sodium 1809mg 1mg 79%
Calcium 662mg 10mg 65%
Phosphorus 392mg 43mg 50%
Fats 30.64g 0.28g 47%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.013mg 44%
Protein 21.54g 2.69g 38%
Vitamin A 294µg 0µg 33%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.39mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 0.088g 21%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.472mg 19%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.49mg 14%
Selenium 14.5µg 7.5µg 13%
Calories 369kcal 130kcal 12%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.163mg 10%
Carbs 2g 28.17g 9%
Iron 0.56mg 1.2mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.076g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.476mg 5%
Magnesium 30mg 12mg 4%
Copper 0.034mg 0.069mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Potassium 91mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.093mg 2%
Folate 49µg 58µg 2%
Net carbs 2g 27.77g N/A
Sugar 0.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.144mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Rice
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
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.