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Roquefort vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between roquefort and rye

  • Roquefort has more calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, and iron.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 111% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Rye grain.

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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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2658.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460.4%
Contains more IronIron +369.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +979.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8490%
~equal in Selenium ~13.9µg

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%
Rye
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +481.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1779.8%
Contains more WaterWater +271.5%
Contains more OtherOther +310.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3693%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3974%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.03mg 2.577mg 111%
Saturated fat 19.263g 0.197g 87%
Sodium 1809mg 2mg 79%
Calcium 662mg 24mg 64%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Fats 30.64g 1.63g 45%
Copper 0.034mg 0.367mg 37%
Vitamin A 294µg 1µg 33%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.251mg 26%
Iron 0.56mg 2.63mg 26%
Carbs 2g 75.86g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.316mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 4.27mg 22%
Protein 21.54g 10.34g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 0.208g 21%
Magnesium 30mg 110mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.294mg 13%
Potassium 91mg 510mg 12%
Phosphorus 392mg 332mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 1.456mg 6%
Zinc 2.08mg 2.65mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.767g 4%
Folate 49µg 38µg 3%
Calories 369kcal 338kcal 2%
Selenium 14.5µg 13.9µg 1%
Net carbs 2g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 1807mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.