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Blue cheese vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Blue cheese and Ginger

  • The amount of Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE in Blue cheese is higher than in Ginger.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 92% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Ginger root, 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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
4
:
6
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1038.2%
Contains more Zinc +682.4%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +2444.4%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1038.2%
Contains more Zinc +682.4%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +2444.4%

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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
10
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1023.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +751.7%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.16
Blue cheese
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1023.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +751.7%
Contains more Folate +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
3
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +1075.8%
Contains more Fats +3732%
Contains more Other +563.6%
Contains more Carbs +659.4%
Contains more Water +86%
Blue cheese
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +1075.8%
Contains more Fats +3732%
Contains more Other +563.6%
Contains more Carbs +659.4%
Contains more Water +86%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
2
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4950.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4950.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +419.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

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 Ginger
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 21.4g 1.82g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 0.75g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 353kcal 80kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 1.7g Blue cheese
Fiber 0g 2g Ginger
Calcium 528mg 16mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 23mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 387mg 34mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 1146mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 2.66mg 0.34mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.009mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 721IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.025mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.034mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.75mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.203mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.16mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 11µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.012mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.036mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.051mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 0.074mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 0.057mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.013mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.045mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.073mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.03mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 18.669g 0.203g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 0.154g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.154g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1133mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.466g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.