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Cod vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cod and roquefort

  • Cod is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium, yet roquefort is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3025% higher.
  • Cod contains 2 times more selenium than roquefort. Cod contains 33.1µg of selenium, while roquefort contains 14.5µg.
  • Cod contains less cholesterol.
  • Cod has a lower glycemic index than roquefort.

Food types used in this article are Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw and Cheese, roquefort.

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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.
Cod
Cod
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
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 PotassiumPotassium +353.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4037.5%
Contains more IronIron +47.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +362.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~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.
Cod
Cod
10
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +8738.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +801.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 WaterWater +106.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4473.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +2046.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8914.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +471.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Roquefort DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 1.731mg 3025%
Saturated fat 0.131g 19.263g 87%
Sodium 54mg 1809mg 76%
Calcium 16mg 662mg 65%
Fats 0.67g 30.64g 46%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.586mg 40%
Selenium 33.1µg 14.5µg 34%
Vitamin A 12µg 294µg 31%
Phosphorus 203mg 392mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 8.474g 21%
Cholesterol 43mg 90mg 16%
Zinc 0.45mg 2.08mg 15%
Calories 82kcal 369kcal 14%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Folate 7µg 49µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0.64µg 11%
Potassium 413mg 91mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.124mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.734mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 1.32g 7%
Protein 17.81g 21.54g 7%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 5%
Vitamin D 36IU 5%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.04mg 3%
Iron 0.38mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.028mg 0.034mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Magnesium 32mg 30mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0.602mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cod Roquefort
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
731%
Cod
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 1755mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.