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Smoked salmon vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between smoked salmon and roquefort?

  • Smoked salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper, while roquefort is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Roquefort has 7 times less copper than smoked salmon. Smoked salmon has 0.23mg of copper, while roquefort has 0.034mg.
  • Smoked salmon is lower in sodium.
  • Roquefort has a higher glycemic index (27) than smoked salmon (0).

We used Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked and Cheese, roquefort types in this comparison.

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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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
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 +92.3%
Contains more IronIron +51.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +576.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5918.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +571%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.5%

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% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +543.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +409.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1030.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +480.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99%
Contains more FolateFolate +2350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 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 WaterWater +82.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +609.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 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 -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +318.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoked salmon Roquefort DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 0.64µg 109%
Vitamin D 685IU 86%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 86%
Saturated fat 0.929g 19.263g 83%
Calcium 11mg 662mg 65%
Sodium 672mg 1809mg 49%
Fats 4.32g 30.64g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.586mg 37%
Selenium 32.4µg 14.5µg 33%
Phosphorus 164mg 392mg 33%
Vitamin A 26µg 294µg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 0.734mg 25%
Cholesterol 23mg 90mg 22%
Copper 0.23mg 0.034mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.731mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 8.474g 16%
Choline 89mg 16%
Zinc 0.31mg 2.08mg 16%
Calories 117kcal 369kcal 13%
Folate 2µg 49µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.124mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Protein 18.28g 21.54g 7%
Iron 0.85mg 0.56mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 30mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 1.32g 2%
Potassium 175mg 91mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg 1%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.03mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.602mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoked salmon 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
76%
Smoked salmon
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Smoked salmon
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 1137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.334g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $10.4)
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.