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Flax vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flax and Roquefort different?

  • Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flax is 134% higher.
  • Flax has less Saturated Fat.

Seeds, flaxseed and Cheese, roquefort are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
1
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Iron +923.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Potassium +793.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Contains more Copper +3488.2%
Contains more Manganese +8173.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.2%
Contains more Calcium +159.6%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +923.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1206.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.8%
Contains more Potassium +793.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Contains more Copper +3488.2%
Contains more Manganese +8173.3%
Contains more Selenium +75.2%
Contains more Calcium +159.6%

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.
Flax
Flax
8
:
4
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4010%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.5%
Contains more Folate +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Roquefort
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4010%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281.5%
Contains more Folate +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
3
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Fats +37.6%
Contains more Carbs +1344%
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Water +465.8%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Roquefort
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 Fats +37.6%
Contains more Carbs +1344%
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Water +465.8%
Contains more Other +73.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2076.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.6%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Roquefort
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2076.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 2g Roquefort
Protein 18.29g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 42.16g 30.64g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 2g Flax
Calories 534kcal 369kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Roquefort
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 5.73mg 0.56mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 30mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 392mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 91mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 1809mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 2.08mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.034mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.03mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 14.5µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.04mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.734mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.124mg Flax
Folate 87µg 49µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.766mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.896mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.235mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.862mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.37mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.072mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.472mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 19.263g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 1.32g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 1779mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.