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Blue cheese vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Blue cheese and Tilsit cheese

  • Blue cheese has more Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Tilsit cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Blue cheese.
  • Tilsit cheese contains 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B5, while Tilsit cheese contains 0.346mg.
  • Tilsit cheese has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, blue and Cheese, tilsit.

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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.
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +293.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +293.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.359
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%
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% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.359

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.98
Equal in Water - 42.86
Equal in Other - 4.87
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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Equal in Fats - 25.98
Equal in Water - 42.86
Equal in Other - 4.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.136
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.721
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.136
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.721

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 Tilsit cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 1.88g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 28.74g 25.98g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 1.88g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 340kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 528mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.23mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 256mg 65mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 753mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 2.66mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.026mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 721IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.359mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.205mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.346mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.065mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 20µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.556mg 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.704mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 102mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 16.775g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 7.136g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.721g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Tilsit cheese
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
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.894g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients
  2. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.