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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 Vitamin A RAE, 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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
3
:
7
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Zinc +205.7%
Contains more Iron +745.2%
Contains more Magnesium +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +11933.3%
Contains more Selenium +67.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 382
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Calcium +158.8%
Contains more Zinc +205.7%
Contains more Iron +745.2%
Contains more Magnesium +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -26.8%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +11933.3%
Contains more Selenium +67.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 382

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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
6
:
6
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Vitamin A +915.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +915.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
4
:
1
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Protein +118.4%
Contains more Fats +15%
Contains more Water +1225.3%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +2387.2%
Blue cheese
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
Cheese sandwich
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 Protein +118.4%
Contains more Fats +15%
Contains more Water +1225.3%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +2387.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
0
:
3
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1045.8%
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 21.4g 9.8g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 25g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 353kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 0.5g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 0g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 528mg 204mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 387mg 382mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 1146mg 839mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 2.66mg 0.87mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.009mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 14.5µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 721IU 71IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 21µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.622mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 36µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.12µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.13mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.298mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.383mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 0.698mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 0.344mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.167mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.472mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.438mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.219mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 18.669g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Cheese sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Blue cheese
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
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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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. 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.