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Blue cheese vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between blue cheese and buckwheat

  • Buckwheat contains less calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc than blue cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for blue cheese is 93% higher.
  • Buckwheat is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, blue and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.

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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 36% 2.1% 7.8% 30% 49% 17% 30% 0.52% 53% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7442.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +452.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +559.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +121.7%
Contains more IronIron +158.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +265%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4377.8%

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 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 0% 4.8% 11% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +879.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +381.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.94mg

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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +533.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4535.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1088.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +752.1%
Contains more WaterWater +78.3%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.188 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4037.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +325.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Buckwheat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.134g 84%
Calcium 528mg 7mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 4mg 50%
Phosphorus 387mg 70mg 45%
Fats 28.74g 0.62g 43%
Protein 21.4g 3.38g 36%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.359mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.039mg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.2µg 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.61mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.188g 19%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.403mg 17%
Calories 353kcal 92kcal 13%
Copper 0.04mg 0.146mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Magnesium 23mg 51mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.077mg 7%
Folate 36µg 14µg 6%
Iron 0.31mg 0.8mg 6%
Carbs 2.34g 19.94g 6%
Potassium 256mg 88mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.188g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 20.1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 17.24g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.94mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.212mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.133mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.079mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.