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Cheshire cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheshire cheese and Roquefort different?

  • Cheshire cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roquefort is 48% higher.
  • Cheshire cheese has less Sodium.

Cheese, cheshire and Cheese, roquefort 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
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%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
~equal in Calcium ~662mg
~equal in Potassium ~91mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 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 0% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +817.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +319.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1047IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139%
Contains more OtherOther +78.9%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g
~equal in Fats ~30.64g
~equal in Water ~39.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.263g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.474g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheshire cheese Roquefort Opinion
Calories 387kcal 369kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 23.37g 21.54g Cheshire cheese
Fats 30.6g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 4.78g 2g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 4.78g 2g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 103mg 90mg Roquefort
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 643mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 95mg 91mg Cheshire cheese
Iron 0.21mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Copper 0.042mg 0.034mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 2.79mg 2.08mg Cheshire cheese
Phosphorus 464mg 392mg Cheshire cheese
Sodium 700mg 1809mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 985IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 233µg 294µg Roquefort
Manganese 0.012mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.04mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.413mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.64µg Cheshire cheese
Folate 18µg 49µg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.475g 19.263g Roquefort
Monounsaturated Fat 8.671g 8.474g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.87g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.3mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.832mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.451mg 1.217mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.238mg 2.114mg Cheshire cheese
Lysine 1.945mg 1.848mg Cheshire cheese
Methionine 0.612mg 0.558mg Cheshire cheese
Phenylalanine 1.231mg 1.023mg Cheshire cheese
Valine 1.56mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.821mg 0.602mg Cheshire cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheshire cheese Roquefort
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
23%
Cheshire cheese
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheshire cheese
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.212g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/nutrients
  2. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.