Parmesan vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Parmesan and Roquefort
- Parmesan has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Calcium, while Roquefort has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
- Parmesan's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% higher.
- Roquefort contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Parmesan. Parmesan contains 1.4µg of Vitamin B12, while Roquefort contains 0.64µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Parmesan is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, parmesan, grated 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +817.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +284.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +595.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +18.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.32g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 420kcal | 369kcal |
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| Protein | 28.42g | 21.54g |
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| Fats | 27.84g | 30.64g |
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| Net carbs | 13.91g | 2g |
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| Carbs | 13.91g | 2g |
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| Cholesterol | 86mg | 90mg |
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| Vitamin D | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 34mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 853mg | 662mg |
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| Potassium | 180mg | 91mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 0.07g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.034mg |
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| Zinc | 4.2mg | 2.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 627mg | 392mg |
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 1809mg |
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| Vitamin A | 974IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A | 262µg | 294µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.586mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.734mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 1.731mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 0.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 49µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.876g |
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| Choline | 14.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.371g | 19.263g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.13g | 8.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 1.32g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.303mg |
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| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 1.217mg |
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| Leucine | 2.747mg | 2.114mg |
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| Lysine | 2.201mg | 1.848mg |
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| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.558mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.023mg |
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| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.602mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmesan contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
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.