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Feta vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Feta and Roquefort different?

  • Feta has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Feta covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 44% more than Roquefort.
  • Feta has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Roquefort. Feta has 0.154mg of Vitamin B1, while Roquefort has 0.04mg.
  • Feta contains less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, feta and Cheese, roquefort types were 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 IronIron +16.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.034mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.03mg
~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.
Feta
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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 0% 25% 3.6% 12% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +164.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +104.5%
Contains more WaterWater +40.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.6%
Contains more FatsFats +44%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 -22.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Roquefort Opinion
Calories 264kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 14.21g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 21.28g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 4.09g 2g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 2g Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 90mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU Feta
Magnesium 19mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 493mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 62mg 91mg Roquefort
Iron 0.65mg 0.56mg Feta
Sugar 4.09g Roquefort
Copper 0.032mg 0.034mg Roquefort
Zinc 2.88mg 2.08mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 392mg Roquefort
Sodium 917mg 1809mg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 125µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg Feta
Manganese 0.028mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 15µg 14.5µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.04mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.586mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.734mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.124mg Feta
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.64µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg Feta
Folate 32µg 49µg Roquefort
Choline 15.4mg Feta
Saturated Fat 14.946g 19.263g Feta
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.637mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.803mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.395mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.219mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.368mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.065mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.397mg 0.602mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Feta Roquefort
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
54%
Feta
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
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 - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 892mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.