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Seaweed vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between seaweed and roquefort

  • Seaweed is richer in folate and iron, yet roquefort is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for roquefort is 95% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 5 times more iron than roquefort. Seaweed contains 2.85mg of iron, while roquefort contains 0.56mg.
  • Seaweed contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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 IronIron +408.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
~equal in Potassium ~91mg

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.
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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 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 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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +267.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 CarbsCarbs +378.5%
Contains more WaterWater +107.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1182.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5371.4%
~equal in Other ~6.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8546.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2708.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Roquefort
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Roquefort DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.247g 19.263g 86%
Sodium 233mg 1809mg 69%
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Phosphorus 42mg 392mg 50%
Calcium 168mg 662mg 49%
Fats 0.56g 30.64g 46%
Protein 1.68g 21.54g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.586mg 34%
Folate 180µg 49µg 33%
Vitamin A 6µg 294µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Iron 2.85mg 0.56mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.731mg 22%
Magnesium 121mg 30mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 8.474g 21%
Calories 43kcal 369kcal 16%
Copper 0.13mg 0.034mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.124mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.32g 8%
Zinc 1.23mg 2.08mg 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.03mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Carbs 9.57g 2g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.734mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 2g N/A
Potassium 89mg 91mg 0%
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.602mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
33%
Seaweed
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 1576mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.