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Blue cheese vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between blue cheese and arborio rice?

  • Blue cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet arborio rice is higher in manganese.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% more.
  • The amount of sodium in arborio rice is lower.

We used Cheese, blue and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +884.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +565%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1072.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +371%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3866.7%

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.
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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +335.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +465.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +806.8%
Contains more FatsFats +15026.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2589.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1127.8%
Contains more WaterWater +61.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13310.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1500%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Arborio rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Arborio rice DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.051g 85%
Calcium 528mg 1mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Phosphorus 387mg 33mg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 0mg 50%
Fats 28.74g 0.19g 44%
Protein 21.4g 2.36g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.016mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.397mg 27%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.4mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.058g 19%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.357mg 15%
Iron 0.31mg 1.46mg 14%
Selenium 14.5µg 7.5µg 13%
Calories 353kcal 130kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.164mg 11%
Carbs 2.34g 28.73g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.059mg 8%
Potassium 256mg 26mg 7%
Folate 36µg 59µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.05g 5%
Copper 0.04mg 0.072mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 8mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 1.493mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 2.34g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Arborio rice
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
41%
Blue cheese
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.618g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.