Roquefort vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Roquefort and Swiss cheese different?
- Roquefort is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Iron, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 101% higher.
- Roquefort contains 10 times more Sodium than Swiss cheese. While Roquefort contains 1809mg of Sodium, Swiss cheese contains only 187mg.
Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, swiss 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 PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +330.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1046.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +390.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +378.1% |
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:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
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Fats
~30.99g
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Water
~37.63g
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
18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
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Saturated Fat
~18.227g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.046g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.341g
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 369kcal | 393kcal |
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| Protein | 21.54g | 26.96g |
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| Fats | 30.64g | 30.99g |
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| Net carbs | 2g | 1.44g |
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| Carbs | 2g | 1.44g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 93mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 33mg |
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| Calcium | 662mg | 890mg |
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| Potassium | 91mg | 72mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.047mg |
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| Zinc | 2.08mg | 4.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 392mg | 574mg |
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| Sodium | 1809mg | 187mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1047IU | 1047IU | |
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 288µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.026mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 3.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.987g |
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| Choline | 15.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.263g | 18.227g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.474g | 8.046g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 1.341g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.401mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 1.537mg |
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| Leucine | 2.114mg | 2.959mg |
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| Lysine | 1.848mg | 2.585mg |
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| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.784mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 1.662mg |
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| Valine | 1.614mg | 2.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.602mg | 1.065mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
87%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1622mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.036g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.6)
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.