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Swiss cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and Roquefort different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Swiss cheese is 101% higher.
  • Swiss cheese contains 2 times more Zinc than Roquefort. While Swiss cheese contains 4.37mg of Zinc, Roquefort contains only 2.08mg.
  • Swiss cheese has less Sodium.

Cheese, swiss 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.
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +110.1%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Calcium +34.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +110.1%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 30

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1046.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Folate +390%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 B12 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1046.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Folate +390%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1047

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +116.1%
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 Protein +25.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +116.1%
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.32
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.263
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.474
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.32

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 2g Roquefort
Protein 26.96g 21.54g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 30.64g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 2g Roquefort
Calories 393kcal 369kcal Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 662mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Magnesium 33mg 30mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 392mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 91mg Roquefort
Sodium 187mg 1809mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 2.08mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.034mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 30µg 14.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 1047IU
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.734mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 10µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.64µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.303mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.965mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.217mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 2.114mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 1.848mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.558mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.023mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.614mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.602mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 90mg Roquefort
Trans Fat 0.987g Roquefort
Saturated Fat 18.227g 19.263g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.32g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Roquefort
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Swiss cheese
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1622mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.036g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.6)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.