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Blue cheese vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Blue cheese and Fast food

  • Blue cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE, while Fast food has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 71% higher.
  • Fast food contains 22 times less Vitamin A RAE than Blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 198µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fast food contains 9µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fast food is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 +751.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Iron +887.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Copper +202.5%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 2.52
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 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +751.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Iron +887.1%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Copper +202.5%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 2.52

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1313.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
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 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +1313.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +52%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +993.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +236.2%
Contains more Carbs +1246.2%
Equal in Water - 38.45
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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +236.2%
Contains more Carbs +1246.2%
Equal in Water - 38.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 21.4g 16.52g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 12.01g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 353kcal 297kcal Blue cheese
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 0.5g 4.88g Blue cheese
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 528mg 62mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 387mg 134mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 197mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 2.66mg 2.52mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.009mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 14.5µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 721IU 51IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 9µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 21IU 2IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.363mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.53mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 36µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.89µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.144mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.46mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.642mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.13mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.306mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.67mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.728mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.402mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 33mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 4.835g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

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Blue cheese Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 815mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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