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Yolk vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yolk and roquefort

  • Yolk is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B6, yet roquefort is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 332% higher.
  • Yolk contains 5 times more iron than roquefort. Yolk contains 2.73mg of iron, while roquefort contains 0.56mg.
  • Roquefort contains less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than roquefort.

Food types used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
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 +19.8%
Contains more IronIron +387.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +286.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +413.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~392mg

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.
Yolk
10
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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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 AVitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +204.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +198%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2958.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 CarbsCarbs +79.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.8%
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +278.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 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 -50.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Roquefort DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 90mg 332%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Sodium 48mg 1809mg 77%
Selenium 56µg 14.5µg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.64µg 55%
Calcium 129mg 662mg 53%
Saturated fat 9.551g 19.263g 44%
Vitamin D 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Iron 2.73mg 0.56mg 27%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.731mg 25%
Folate 146µg 49µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.32g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.124mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.04mg 11%
Protein 15.86g 21.54g 11%
Vitamin A 381µg 294µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 8.474g 8%
Magnesium 5mg 30mg 6%
Fats 26.54g 30.64g 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.034mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.586mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.734mg 4%
Calories 322kcal 369kcal 2%
Zinc 2.3mg 2.08mg 2%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Potassium 109mg 91mg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 2g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 2g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Phosphorus 390mg 392mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.602mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
114%
Yolk
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 1761mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.