Roquefort vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Roquefort and Flax seeds different?
- Roquefort is higher in Calcium, however, Flax seeds is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flax seeds is 134% higher.
- Roquefort contains 60 times more Sodium than Flax seeds. While Roquefort contains 1809mg of Sodium, Flax seeds contains only 30mg.
Cheese, roquefort and Seeds, flaxseed are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +159.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1206.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +793.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +923.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3488.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8173.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +264% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4010% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +319.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +281.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.6% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.54 g
Fats:
30.64 g
Carbs:
2 g
Water:
39.38 g
Other:
6.44 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +465.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1344% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.32 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +12.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2076.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 369kcal | 534kcal |
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| Protein | 21.54g | 18.29g |
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| Fats | 30.64g | 42.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 2g | 28.88g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 392mg |
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| Calcium | 662mg | 255mg |
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| Potassium | 91mg | 813mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 5.73mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 27.3g |
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| Copper | 0.034mg | 1.22mg |
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| Zinc | 2.08mg | 4.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 392mg | 642mg |
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| Sodium | 1809mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1047IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 294µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 2.482mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 1.644mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 3.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.985mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.473mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 87µg |
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| Choline | 78.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.263g | 3.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.474g | 7.527g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 28.73g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.297mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.766mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 0.896mg |
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| Leucine | 2.114mg | 1.235mg |
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| Lysine | 1.848mg | 0.862mg |
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| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 0.957mg |
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| Valine | 1.614mg | 1.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.602mg | 0.472mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
36%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1779mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins