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Pecan vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pecan and roquefort

  • Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, and fiber, while roquefort has more calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 194% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pecan is lower.
  • Pecan has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pecan is 10, while the glycemic index of roquefort is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans 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.
Pecan
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
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 +303.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +350.5%
Contains more IronIron +351.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3429.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +845.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +281.6%

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.
Pecan
7
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 FatsFats +134.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +593%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1018.8%
Contains more OtherOther +335.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
3
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 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 -67.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +381.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1537.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan 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 Pecan Roquefort DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 0.03mg 194%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 1.32g 135%
Copper 1.2mg 0.034mg 130%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 8.474g 81%
Sodium 0mg 1809mg 79%
Fats 71.97g 30.64g 64%
Saturated fat 6.18g 19.263g 59%
Calcium 70mg 662mg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.04mg 52%
Fiber 9.6g 0g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.586mg 35%
Vitamin A 3µg 294µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Protein 9.17g 21.54g 25%
Iron 2.53mg 0.56mg 25%
Zinc 4.53mg 2.08mg 22%
Magnesium 121mg 30mg 22%
Selenium 3.8µg 14.5µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 1.731mg 17%
Calories 691kcal 369kcal 16%
Phosphorus 277mg 392mg 16%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 9%
Potassium 410mg 91mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.124mg 7%
Folate 22µg 49µg 7%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Carbs 13.86g 2g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 0.734mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 2g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0.602mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 1809mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.