Blue cheese vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between blue cheese and American cheese?
- Blue cheese is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and folate, yet American cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 52% more.
- Blue cheese has 5 times more folate than American cheese. While blue cheese has 36µg of folate, American cheese has only 8µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in blue cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, blue and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +355.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +329% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.5% |
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Water
~39.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.057g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.236g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 528mg | 1045mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 641mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.403mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 1671mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 1.5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.234mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.054mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 100mg | 8% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 18.13g | 7% |
| Folate | 36µg | 8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 250µg | 6% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 31.79g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 132mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 36.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 18.057g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 1.286g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 2.49mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 8.236g | 1% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 371kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 23IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
41%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 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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