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Blue cheese vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Blue cheese and Egg

  • Blue cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Egg is higher in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin D.
  • Egg covers your daily need of Copper 218% more than Blue cheese.
  • Blue cheese has 11 times more Calcium than Egg. While Blue cheese has 528mg of Calcium, Egg has only 50mg.
  • Egg has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, blue and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 Calcium +956%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Iron +283.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Calcium +956%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +153.3%
Contains more Iron +283.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%

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.
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Egg
Contains more Vitamin A +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.11
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +312%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.1%
Contains more Fats +170.9%
Contains more Carbs +108.9%
Contains more Other +377.6%
Contains more Water +75.9%
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
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Protein +70.1%
Contains more Fats +170.9%
Contains more Carbs +108.9%
Contains more Other +377.6%
Contains more Water +75.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.8%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.8%

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 Egg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Egg Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 1.12g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 12.58g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 10.61g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 1.12g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 155kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 1.12g Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 50mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 172mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 126mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 124mg Egg
Zinc 2.66mg 1.05mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.009mg 0.026mg Egg
Selenium 14.5µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 721IU 520IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 149µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 21IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.066mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.064mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 1.398mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.121mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.11µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.153mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.604mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.686mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.075mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 0.904mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.392mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.668mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.767mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.298mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 373mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 3.267g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 4.077g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.414g Egg

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Egg
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
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1022mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
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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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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