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Tuna vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna and Roquefort

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 170% more than Roquefort.
  • Roquefort has 30 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna. Tuna has 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Roquefort has 0.734mg.
  • Tuna contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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.
Tuna
6
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Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +479.1%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +646.2%
Contains more Calcium +16450%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Zinc +362.2%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +479.1%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +646.2%
Contains more Calcium +16450%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.7%
Contains more Zinc +362.2%
Contains more Manganese +130.8%

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.
Tuna
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2906.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +737.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1510.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.3%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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 B1 +235%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2906.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +737.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +267.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1510.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.3%
Contains more Folate +2350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
2
:
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Water +75.2%
Contains more Fats +5093.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +403.1%
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 +35.3%
Contains more Water +75.2%
Contains more Fats +5093.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +403.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6040.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.3%
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6040.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Protein 29.15g 21.54g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 0g 2g Roquefort
Calories 130kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Calcium 4mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 0.92mg 0.56mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 30mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 527mg 91mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 1809mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Copper 0.043mg 0.034mg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Selenium 108.2µg 14.5µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.04mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 0.734mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.124mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 49µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0.64µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.303mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.965mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.217mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 2.114mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 1.848mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.558mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 1.023mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.822mg 0.602mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 90mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Roquefort
Saturated Fat 0.205g 19.263g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.32g Roquefort
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 1755mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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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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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.