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Roquefort vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between roquefort and taco

  • Roquefort has more calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin A, and selenium, while taco has more fiber and vitamin B12.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% higher.
  • Taco contains 10 times less vitamin B2 than roquefort. Roquefort contains 0.586mg of vitamin B2, while taco contains 0.06mg.
  • The amount of sodium in taco is lower.
  • Roquefort has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of roquefort is 27, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.7%
Contains more IronIron +112.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +730%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1370%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +876.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.3%

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
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.1%
Contains more FatsFats +141.3%
Contains more OtherOther +310.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +892.5%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%

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
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Taco DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.263g 4.384g 68%
Sodium 1809mg 397mg 61%
Calcium 662mg 89mg 57%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.06mg 40%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 35%
Phosphorus 392mg 178mg 31%
Vitamin A 294µg 20µg 30%
Fats 30.64g 12.7g 28%
Protein 21.54g 8.86g 25%
Cholesterol 90mg 28mg 21%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.93µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 3.042g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 4.411g 10%
Selenium 14.5µg 9.2µg 10%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.249mg 10%
Folate 49µg 19µg 8%
Iron 0.56mg 1.19mg 8%
Calories 369kcal 226kcal 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Carbs 2g 19.85g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.65mg 6%
Copper 0.034mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Potassium 91mg 209mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.09mg 3%
Zinc 2.08mg 1.75mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 2g 15.95g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Taco
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
39%
Roquefort
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 1412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.