Lamb vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lamb and roquefort
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium, while roquefort has more calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 80% higher.
- Roquefort contains 9 times less vitamin B3 than lamb. Lamb contains 6.66mg of vitamin B3, while roquefort contains 0.734mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in lamb is lower.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of roquefort is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +240.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +235.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3794.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +807.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +298.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +685.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.474g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.64µg | 80% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 1809mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 662mg | 65% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 19.263g | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 0.734mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 294µg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 392mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.586mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 14.5µg | 22% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.08mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 1.731mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.56mg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 20.94g | 30.64g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.034mg | 9% |
| Folate | 18µg | 49µg | 8% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 21.54g | 6% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 369kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.32g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 8.474g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.114mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.848mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.558mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.614mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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.