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Shortbread vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shortbread and roquefort

  • Shortbread has more iron and vitamin B1, while roquefort has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for calcium is 65% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 9 times less vitamin B1 than shortbread. Shortbread contains 0.353mg of vitamin B1, while roquefort contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in shortbread is lower.
  • Roquefort has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of roquefort is 27, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 IronIron +432.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1210%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4992.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +324.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +493.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
~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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +3089%
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16.9%
Contains more WaterWater +993.9%
Contains more OtherOther +525.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 -57.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +530.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Roquefort DV% diff.
Calcium 13mg 662mg 65%
Sodium 353mg 1809mg 63%
Saturated fat 8.105g 19.263g 51%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.32g 47%
Phosphorus 66mg 392mg 47%
Vitamin A 0µg 294µg 33%
Protein 5.37g 21.54g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Iron 2.98mg 0.56mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.731mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.04mg 26%
Carbs 63.78g 2g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.586mg 21%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 0.734mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.03mg 16%
Selenium 6.2µg 14.5µg 15%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.08mg 14%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Folate 81µg 49µg 8%
Calories 514kcal 369kcal 7%
Fats 26.22g 30.64g 7%
Copper 0.09mg 0.034mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.124mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 30mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 8.474g 4%
Net carbs 62.48g 2g N/A
Potassium 88mg 91mg 0%
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

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Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 1456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort 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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.