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Blue cheese vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between blue cheese and figs

  • Figs have less phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, and zinc than blue cheese.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 93% more than figs.
  • Figs have less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, blue and Figs, raw.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1408.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1673.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2664.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
Contains more IronIron +19.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1322.2%
~equal in Potassium ~232mg

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%
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2728.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +95.8%

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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2753.3%
Contains more FatsFats +9480%
Contains more OtherOther +674.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +719.7%
Contains more WaterWater +86.5%

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
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11684.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +455.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Figs
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Figs DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.06g 85%
Phosphorus 387mg 14mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 1mg 50%
Calcium 528mg 35mg 49%
Fats 28.74g 0.3g 44%
Protein 21.4g 0.75g 41%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.3mg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.05mg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.15mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 7µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.066g 19%
Calories 353kcal 74kcal 14%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Folate 36µg 6µg 8%
Carbs 2.34g 19.18g 6%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.128mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.144g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.4mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.113mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 4.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.7µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 17mg 1%
Potassium 256mg 232mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.11mg 1%
Iron 0.31mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 16.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Figs
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
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.609g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.