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Chinook salmon vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinook salmon and Roquefort different?

  • Chinook salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 93% higher.
  • Chinook salmon contains 14 times more Vitamin B3 than Roquefort. While Chinook salmon contains 10.045mg of Vitamin B3, Roquefort contains only 0.734mg.
  • Chinook salmon has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Potassium +454.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +55.9%
Contains more Selenium +222.8%
Contains more Calcium +2264.3%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 392
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Potassium +454.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +55.9%
Contains more Selenium +222.8%
Contains more Calcium +2264.3%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 392

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +348.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Water +66.6%
Contains more Fats +129%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 6.44
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +19.4%
Contains more Water +66.6%
Contains more Fats +129%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 6.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.6%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Protein 25.72g 21.54g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Calories 231kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Calcium 28mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 0.91mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 30mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 505mg 91mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 1809mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Copper 0.053mg 0.034mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 46.8µg 14.5µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin C 4.1mg 0mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.04mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.734mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.124mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0.64µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 1.127mg 0.965mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.09mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 2.362mg 1.848mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.558mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.325mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.757mg 0.602mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 90mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 19.263g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 1.32g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Roquefort
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
68%
Chinook salmon
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $11.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1749mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.