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Roquefort vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Roquefort and Sesame

  • Roquefort has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 450% more.
  • Roquefort has 164 times more Sodium than Sesame. Roquefort has 1809mg of Sodium, while Sesame has 11mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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%
Sesame
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1070%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +414.3%
Contains more IronIron +2498.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +11905.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.2%

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.
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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Sesame
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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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3362%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1877.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +515.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +537.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +98%
~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
Sesame
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18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.5%
Contains more WaterWater +739.7%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +62.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1072.5%

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
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1549.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Sesame Opinion
Calories 369kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 21.54g 17.73g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 2g 11.65g Sesame
Carbs 2g 23.45g Sesame
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Sesame
Magnesium 30mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 662mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 91mg 468mg Sesame
Iron 0.56mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Roquefort
Fiber 0g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.034mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 2.08mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 392mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 1809mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 1047IU 9IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 0.03mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 14.5µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.247mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.05mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.79mg Sesame
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 19.263g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.965mg 0.736mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.763mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 1.358mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.569mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.94mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.99mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.522mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Sesame
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
36%
Roquefort
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 1798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.306g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.