Blue cheese vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are blue cheese and butter different?
- Blue cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, butter is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 159% higher.
- Blue cheese contains 104 times more sodium than butter. While blue cheese contains 1146mg of sodium, butter contains only 11mg.
Cheese, blue and Butter, without salt are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +966.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1450% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2855.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1512.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1023.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2319% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1471.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +617.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +828% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +191.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.1% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2417.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3800% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +136.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12675% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +182.2% |
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
50.489 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +201.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 50.489g | 145% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 81.11g | 81% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 684µg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 24mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 24mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 11mg | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 215mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0.17µg | 44% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 0.85g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 23.43g | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.11mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.034mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.09mg | 23% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 717kcal | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 3.01g | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2.32mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.003mg | 13% |
| Folate | 36µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 7µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1135mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 31.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins