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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 RAE, 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.

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.
Lamb
6
:
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +240.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Contains more Calcium +3794.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +240.7%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Contains more Calcium +3794.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Lamb
7
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +807.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.3%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.124
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +807.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +298.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.3%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
:
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Fats +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +685.4%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +13.8%
Contains more Water +36.4%
Contains more Fats +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +685.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Roquefort
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Protein 24.52g 21.54g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Calories 294kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Calcium 17mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 1.88mg 0.56mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 188mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 310mg 91mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1809mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.08mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.034mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 26.4µg 14.5µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.04mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.734mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.124mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.64µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 1.05mg 0.965mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.908mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 2.166mg 1.848mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.558mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.323mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.777mg 0.602mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 90mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 8.83g 19.263g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8.474g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.32g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Roquefort
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Lamb
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1737mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.