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Sardine vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Roquefort?

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 346% more.
  • Roquefort contains 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Sardine. Sardine contains 5.245mg of Vitamin B3, while Roquefort contains 0.734mg.
  • Sardine has less Sodium.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Cheese, roquefort types 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +336.3%
Contains more IronIron +421.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +263.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%

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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1296.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +869.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51.4%
Contains more FatsFats +167.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 -92.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +290%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +119%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Roquefort Opinion
Calories 208kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 24.62g 21.54g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Cholesterol 142mg 90mg Roquefort
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 30mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 397mg 91mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.56mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.034mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 490mg 392mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 1809mg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 32µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.03mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 14.5µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.04mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.734mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.124mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0.64µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 49µg Roquefort
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 19.263g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.32g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 1.079mg 0.965mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.001mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 2.26mg 1.848mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.558mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.268mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.725mg 0.602mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
124%
Sardine
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 1502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.735g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $3.4)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.