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Blue cheese vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between blue cheese and cheese sandwich?

  • Blue cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and zinc, yet cheese sandwich is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 73% more.
  • Blue cheese has 11 times more cholesterol than cheese sandwich. While blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol, cheese sandwich has only 7mg.

We used Cheese, blue and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +158.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more IronIron +745.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11933.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~382mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15%
Contains more WaterWater +1225.3%
Contains more OtherOther +34.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2387.2%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1045.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 4.129g 66%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 9.166g 56%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.083mg 47%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.12µg 46%
Calcium 528mg 204mg 32%
Iron 0.31mg 2.62mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.358mg 27%
Protein 21.4g 9.8g 23%
Cholesterol 75mg 7mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.622mg 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 21µg 20%
Carbs 2.34g 58.2g 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 24.3µg 18%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.87mg 16%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 3.185mg 14%
Copper 0.04mg 0.16mg 13%
Sodium 1146mg 839mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.261mg 7%
Folate 36µg 64µg 7%
Calories 353kcal 497kcal 7%
Magnesium 23mg 54mg 7%
Fats 28.74g 25g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 10.351g 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.427mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Potassium 256mg 306mg 1%
Phosphorus 387mg 382mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Cheese sandwich
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%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.