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Blue cheese vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between blue cheese and focaccia?

  • Blue cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet focaccia is higher in vitamin B1, iron, and folate.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in focaccia is lower.

We used Cheese, blue and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1408.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.3%
Contains more IronIron +919.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3944.4%
~equal in Selenium ~15.9µg

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%
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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +431%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +468%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1520.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144%
Contains more FatsFats +264.3%
Contains more OtherOther +217.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1430.8%
~equal in Water ~45.91g

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.3%

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 Focaccia
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Focaccia DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.877g 81%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Calcium 528mg 35mg 49%
Phosphorus 387mg 128mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.47mg 37%
Iron 0.31mg 3.16mg 36%
Fats 28.74g 7.89g 32%
Folate 36µg 138µg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Protein 21.4g 8.77g 25%
Sodium 1146mg 561mg 25%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.645mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 3.67mg 17%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.364mg 15%
Zinc 2.66mg 1.33mg 12%
Carbs 2.34g 35.82g 11%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.42mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.301mg 6%
Copper 0.04mg 0.091mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 5.67g 5%
Calories 353kcal 249kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.113mg 4%
Potassium 256mg 114mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.7µg 3%
Selenium 14.5µg 15.9µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 2.9mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 20mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.994g 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 585mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.792g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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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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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.