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Blue cheese vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Blue cheese and Spread different?

  • Blue cheese is higher in Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Blue cheese is 82% higher.
  • Spread has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, blue and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
9
:
1
Spread
Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2033.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2033.3%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%

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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
9
:
3
Spread
Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +522.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +580%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
4
:
1
Spread
Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +146.9%
Contains more Water +90.6%
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Spread
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +146.9%
Contains more Water +90.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
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:
2
Spread
Spread
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Spread
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +397.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Spread Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 0g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 17.1g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 0g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 158kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 0g Spread
Calcium 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 0mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 12mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 721IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 7.6g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Spread
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
42%
Blue cheese
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
  2. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.