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Walnut vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between walnut and roquefort

  • Walnut is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, and iron, yet roquefort is richer in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 172% higher.
  • Walnut contains 114 times more manganese than roquefort. Walnut contains 3.414mg of manganese, while roquefort contains 0.03mg.
  • Walnut contains less saturated fat.
  • Walnut has a lower glycemic index than roquefort.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Walnut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +426.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.6%
Contains more IronIron +419.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4564.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.9%

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.
Walnut
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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 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +333.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 FatsFats +112.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +585.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.4%
Contains more WaterWater +867.6%
Contains more OtherOther +261.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
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10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 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 -68.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3473.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.474g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Roquefort DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 1.32g 306%
Copper 1.586mg 0.034mg 172%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.03mg 147%
Sodium 2mg 1809mg 79%
Saturated fat 6.126g 19.263g 60%
Calcium 98mg 662mg 56%
Fats 65.21g 30.64g 53%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.586mg 34%
Vitamin A 1µg 294µg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.124mg 32%
Magnesium 158mg 30mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Iron 2.91mg 0.56mg 29%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.04mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 1.731mg 23%
Selenium 4.9µg 14.5µg 17%
Calories 654kcal 369kcal 14%
Protein 15.23g 21.54g 13%
Folate 98µg 49µg 12%
Potassium 441mg 91mg 10%
Zinc 3.09mg 2.08mg 9%
Phosphorus 346mg 392mg 7%
Choline 39.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 5%
Carbs 13.71g 2g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.734mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 8.474g 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 2g N/A
Sugar 2.61g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 0.602mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
32%
Walnut
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 1807mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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.

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.