Roquefort vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between roquefort and saffron?
- Roquefort is richer in calcium, while saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, and copper.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1234% higher.
- Saffron has 12 times less sodium than roquefort. Roquefort has 1809mg of sodium, while saffron has 148mg.
- Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than roquefort (27).
We used Cheese, roquefort and Spices, saffron 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +496.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +780% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1794.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1882.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +864.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94593.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +988.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +714.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +423.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +230.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3168.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1875.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 28.408mg | 1234% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 11.1mg | 132% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 19.263g | 1.586g | 80% |
| Sodium | 1809mg | 148mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 1.01mg | 68% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 264mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 662mg | 111mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 1724mg | 48% |
| Fats | 30.64g | 5.85g | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 35% | |
| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.328mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 27µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.267mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 2g | 65.37g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.474g | 0.429g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 252mg | 20% |
| Protein | 21.54g | 11.43g | 20% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 5.6µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Folate | 49µg | 93µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 1.46mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 2.067g | 5% |
| Calories | 369kcal | 310kcal | 3% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.114mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.848mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.614mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.602mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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479%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 1661mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.677g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.