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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
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 CalciumCalcium +34.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.4%
Contains more IronIron +330.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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% 63% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1046.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1047IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +25.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.9%
Contains more OtherOther +116.1%
~equal in Fats ~30.64g
~equal in Water ~39.38g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.263g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.474g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.32g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 393kcal 369kcal Swiss cheese
Protein 26.96g 21.54g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 30.64g Swiss cheese
Net carbs 1.44g 2g Roquefort
Carbs 1.44g 2g Roquefort
Cholesterol 93mg 90mg Roquefort
Magnesium 33mg 30mg Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 662mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 91mg Roquefort
Iron 0.13mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Copper 0.047mg 0.034mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 2.08mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 392mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 187mg 1809mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 1047IU
Vitamin A 288µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 30µg 14.5µg 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
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.64µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 49µg Roquefort
Trans Fat 0.987g Roquefort
Choline 15.5mg Swiss cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 19.263g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.32g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Roquefort
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
45%
Swiss cheese
36%
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 Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.