American cheese vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between American cheese and Blue cheese?
- American cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Blue cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 52% more.
- American cheese has 2 times more Phosphorus than Blue cheese. While American cheese has 641mg of Phosphorus, Blue cheese has only 387mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Blue cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, blue types 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.
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Calcium
+97.9%
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Iron
+103.2%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Phosphorus
+65.6%
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Copper
+15%
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Manganese
+355.6%
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Selenium
+39.3%
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Potassium
+93.9%
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Sodium
-31.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.66
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Calcium
+97.9%
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Iron
+103.2%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Phosphorus
+65.6%
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Copper
+15%
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Manganese
+355.6%
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Selenium
+39.3%
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Potassium
+93.9%
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Sodium
-31.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.66
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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Vitamin A
+31.1%
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Vitamin E
+220%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+23%
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Vitamin B1
+93.3%
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Vitamin B2
+63.2%
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Vitamin B3
+1236.8%
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Vitamin B5
+329%
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Vitamin B6
+207.4%
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Folate
+350%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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Vitamin A
+31.1%
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Vitamin E
+220%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B12
+23%
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Vitamin B1
+93.3%
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Vitamin B2
+63.2%
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Vitamin B3
+1236.8%
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Vitamin B5
+329%
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Vitamin B6
+207.4%
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Folate
+350%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+10.6%
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Carbs
+58.1%
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+32.5%
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Protein
+18%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Water - 42.41
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
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5.11 g
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Fats
+10.6%
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Carbs
+58.1%
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+32.5%
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Protein
+18%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Water - 42.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+60.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
Saturated Fat:
18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.286 g
Saturated Fat:
18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.8 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+60.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.7g | 2.34g | |
Protein | 18.13g | 21.4g | |
Fats | 31.79g | 28.74g | |
Carbs | 3.7g | 2.34g | |
Calories | 371kcal | 353kcal | |
Sugar | 2.26g | 0.5g | |
Calcium | 1045mg | 528mg | |
Iron | 0.63mg | 0.31mg | |
Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | |
Phosphorus | 641mg | 387mg | |
Potassium | 132mg | 256mg | |
Sodium | 1671mg | 1146mg | |
Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.66mg | |
Copper | 0.046mg | 0.04mg | |
Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.009mg | |
Selenium | 20.2µg | 14.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 945IU | 721IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 250µg | 198µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.25mg | |
Vitamin D | 23IU | 21IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.029mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.382mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 1.016mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.729mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.166mg | |
Folate | 8µg | 36µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 1.22µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.312mg | |
Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.785mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 1.124mg | |
Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.919mg | |
Lysine | 1.516mg | 1.852mg | |
Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.584mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.087mg | |
Valine | 1.187mg | 1.556mg | |
Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.758mg | |
Cholesterol | 100mg | 75mg | |
Trans Fat | 1.144g | ||
Saturated Fat | 18.057g | 18.669g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.236g | 7.778g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 0.8g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | ||
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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