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Roquefort vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roquefort and Tofu?

  • Roquefort is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Tofu is higher in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% higher.

We used Cheese, roquefort and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate types in this comparison.

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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%
Tofu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 105% 11% 201% 64% 22% 42% 0.91% 79% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33%
Contains more IronIron +857.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +467.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1916.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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%
Tofu
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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 0.33% 5.1% 0.2% 0% 20% 12% 3.7% 4.1% 11% 0% 6% 11% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1026.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2445.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.5%
~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
Tofu
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8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.6%
Contains more FatsFats +541%
Contains more OtherOther +794.4%
Contains more WaterWater +114.7%
~equal in Carbs ~1.87g

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
Tofu
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.699 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +702.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Tofu Opinion
Calories 369kcal 76kcal Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 8.08g Roquefort
Fats 30.64g 4.78g Roquefort
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Tofu
Net carbs 2g 1.57g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 1.87g Roquefort
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg Tofu
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Calcium 662mg 350mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 121mg Tofu
Iron 0.56mg 5.36mg Tofu
Sugar 0.62g Roquefort
Fiber 0g 0.3g Tofu
Copper 0.034mg 0.193mg Tofu
Zinc 2.08mg 0.8mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 97mg Roquefort
Sodium 1809mg 7mg Tofu
Vitamin A 1047IU 85IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.01mg Tofu
Manganese 0.03mg 0.605mg Tofu
Selenium 14.5µg 8.9µg Roquefort
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.081mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.052mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.195mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.068mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.047mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 2.4µg Tofu
Folate 49µg 15µg Roquefort
Choline 28.8mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 19.263g 0.691g Tofu
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 1.056g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 2.699g Tofu
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.12mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg 0.402mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.435mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 0.713mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg 0.452mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg 0.108mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.428mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg 0.446mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg 0.221mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Tofu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
7%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 1802mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.572g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.