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Blue cheese vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between blue cheese and avocadoes

  • Blue cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc, while avocadoes have more fiber.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 83% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in avocadoes is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4300%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +644.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.5%
Contains more IronIron +77.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +375%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1477.8%

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2728.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +728%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +775%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
~equal in Choline ~14.2mg

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% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +970%
Contains more FatsFats +96%
Contains more OtherOther +223.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +264.5%
Contains more WaterWater +72.7%

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
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +127%

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 Avocado
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Avocado DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 2.126g 75%
Calcium 528mg 12mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 7mg 50%
Phosphorus 387mg 52mg 48%
Protein 21.4g 2g 39%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Fats 28.74g 14.66g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 7µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.13mg 19%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.64mg 18%
Copper 0.04mg 0.19mg 17%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 21µg 16%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.07mg 12%
Folate 36µg 81µg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Calories 353kcal 160kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.257mg 7%
Potassium 256mg 485mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 1.389mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.816g 7%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.142mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 1.738mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 9.799g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.067mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Iron 0.31mg 0.55mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Carbs 2.34g 8.53g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.66g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Choline 15.4mg 14.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.143mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.097mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.107mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.049mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Blue cheese Avocado
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
32%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.543g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.