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Blue cheese vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between blue cheese and candy bar

  • Blue cheese has more vitamin B12 and calcium, while candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11756% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in candy bar is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +576.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59%
Contains more IronIron +212.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1835%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13711.1%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +679.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92068.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +108.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.9%
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2550.6%
Contains more OtherOther +183.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1925.6%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1231.3%

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 Candy bar
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 153mg 11756%
Copper 0.04mg 0.774mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 10.65g 66%
Saturated fat 18.669g 4.678g 64%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.243mg 54%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Calcium 528mg 78mg 45%
Sodium 1146mg 156mg 43%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 7.922mg 43%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 4.1mg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 16.721g 22%
Magnesium 23mg 110mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.14mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.83mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.7µg 18%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 2.34g 47.4g 15%
Zinc 2.66mg 3.94mg 12%
Protein 21.4g 15.5g 12%
Phosphorus 387mg 308mg 11%
Folate 36µg 75µg 10%
Calories 353kcal 522kcal 8%
Fats 28.74g 33.7g 8%
Iron 0.31mg 0.97mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.1mg 6%
Potassium 256mg 407mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 29.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 2.34g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.991g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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.
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.