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Roquefort vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between roquefort and walnut

  • Roquefort is richer in calcium and vitamin B2, yet walnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 172% higher.
  • Walnut has a lower glycemic index than roquefort.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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%
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.6%
Contains more IronIron +419.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4564.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11280%

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%
Walnut
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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 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
Walnut
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15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.4%
Contains more WaterWater +867.6%
Contains more OtherOther +261.8%
Contains more FatsFats +112.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +585.5%

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
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3473.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.933g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Walnut DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 47.174g 306%
Copper 0.034mg 1.586mg 172%
Manganese 0.03mg 3.414mg 147%
Sodium 1809mg 2mg 79%
Saturated fat 19.263g 6.126g 60%
Calcium 662mg 98mg 56%
Fats 30.64g 65.21g 53%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.15mg 34%
Vitamin A 294µg 1µg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.537mg 32%
Magnesium 30mg 158mg 30%
Cholesterol 90mg 0mg 30%
Iron 0.56mg 2.91mg 29%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.341mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.57mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.9µg 17%
Calories 369kcal 654kcal 14%
Protein 21.54g 15.23g 13%
Folate 49µg 98µg 12%
Potassium 91mg 441mg 10%
Zinc 2.08mg 3.09mg 9%
Phosphorus 392mg 346mg 7%
Choline 39.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Carbs 2g 13.71g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.125mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 8.933g 1%
Net carbs 2g 7.01g N/A
Sugar 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0.596mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0.625mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 1.17mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0.236mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0.711mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0.753mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0.391mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Walnut
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
32%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1807mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.