Blue cheese vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between blue cheese and chicken meat
- Blue cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Blue cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 74% more than chicken meat.
- Blue cheese has 35 times more calcium than chicken meat. While blue cheese has 528mg of calcium, chicken meat has only 15mg.
- Chicken meat has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, blue and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +3420% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +306.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +306.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +735.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +327.9% |
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:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1560% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.2% |
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
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +271.3% |
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 | 3.79g | 68% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 15mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 8.487mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 82mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0.3µg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 182mg | 29% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 13.6g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 48µg | 17% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 23.9µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.168mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 2.97g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 1.03mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 1.26mg | 12% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 27.3g | 12% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 65.9mg | 9% |
| Folate | 36µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 1.94mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 5.34g | 6% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 239kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 0g | 1% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 223mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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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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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1064mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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