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Pork vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork and Roquefort

  • Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Roquefort has more Calcium, Vitamin A, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 76% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 22 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork. Pork contains 0.877mg of Vitamin B1, while Roquefort contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
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 PotassiumPotassium +364.8%
Contains more IronIron +55.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3384.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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.
Pork
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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 2% 0.42% 5.8% 39% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2092.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +586.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +274.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14857.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.64µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 +26.8%
Contains more WaterWater +47%
Contains more FatsFats +120.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +623.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 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 -72.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.9%
~equal in 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.
Pork 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Roquefort Opinion
Calories 242kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 27.32g 21.54g Pork
Fats 13.92g 30.64g Roquefort
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Net carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Cholesterol 80mg 90mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Magnesium 28mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 19mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 423mg 91mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 0.56mg Pork
Copper 0.073mg 0.034mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 2.08mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 392mg Roquefort
Sodium 62mg 1809mg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 2µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Manganese 0.009mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 45.3µg 14.5µg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.04mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 0.734mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.124mg Pork
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 0.64µg Pork
Folate 5µg 49µg Roquefort
Choline 93.9mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 19.263g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.303mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.965mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.217mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 2.114mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.848mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.558mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.023mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 1.067mg 0.602mg Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 1747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.