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Roquefort vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roquefort and Cayenne pepper

  • Roquefort has more Calcium, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Cayenne pepper covers your daily Vitamin A needs 199% more than Roquefort.
  • Cayenne pepper has 60 times less Sodium than Roquefort. Roquefort has 1809mg of Sodium, while Cayenne pepper has 30mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +347.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +406.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2113.2%
Contains more IronIron +1292.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +997.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6566.7%

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%
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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3874.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1085.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1875.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.3%
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.4%
Contains more FatsFats +77.4%
Contains more WaterWater +389.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2731.5%
~equal in Other ~6.04g

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +208.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +534.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 369kcal 318kcal Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 12.01g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 17.27g Roquefort
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 2g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 2g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 30mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 662mg 148mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 0.56mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Roquefort
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.034mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.08mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 392mg 293mg Roquefort
Sodium 1809mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 1047IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 294µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 0.03mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 14.5µg 8.8µg Roquefort
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 49µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 51.5mg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 19.263g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 2.75g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Cayenne pepper
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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1779mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.