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Egg white vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between egg whites and roquefort

  • Egg whites have less calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin B2 than roquefort.
  • Roquefort covers your daily need for saturated fat, 96% more than egg whites.
  • Egg whites have less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of roquefort is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, white, raw, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 +79.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9357.1%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +6833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2513.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +599%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +611.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1125%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 +122.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.6%
Contains more FatsFats +17923.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174%
Contains more OtherOther +922.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Roquefort DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 19.263g 88%
Sodium 166mg 1809mg 71%
Calcium 7mg 662mg 66%
Phosphorus 15mg 392mg 54%
Fats 0.17g 30.64g 47%
Vitamin A 0µg 294µg 33%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.731mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.64µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.474g 21%
Protein 10.9g 21.54g 21%
Zinc 0.03mg 2.08mg 19%
Calories 52kcal 369kcal 16%
Folate 4µg 49µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.586mg 11%
Selenium 20µg 14.5µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.32g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.124mg 9%
Iron 0.08mg 0.56mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 30mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.734mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.04mg 3%
Potassium 163mg 91mg 2%
Copper 0.023mg 0.034mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 2g N/A
Carbs 0.73g 2g 0%
Sugar 0.71g N/A
Choline 1.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.602mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
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 - 0.71g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 1643mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.