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Blue cheese vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between blue cheese and matzo

  • Blue cheese has more calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while matzo has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in matzo is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Crackers, matzo, 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.
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%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3961.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +128.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.8%
Contains more IronIron +919.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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%
Matzo
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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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +283.1%
~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
Matzo
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +114%
Contains more FatsFats +1952.9%
Contains more WaterWater +886.3%
Contains more OtherOther +751.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3476.9%

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
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6024.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

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 Matzo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Matzo DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.226g 84%
Calcium 528mg 13mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 0mg 50%
Phosphorus 387mg 89mg 43%
Fats 28.74g 1.4g 42%
Selenium 14.5µg 36.9µg 41%
Iron 0.31mg 3.16mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.387mg 30%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.65mg 28%
Carbs 2.34g 83.7g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.443mg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Protein 21.4g 10g 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.127g 19%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.68mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 3.892mg 18%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.291mg 7%
Folate 36µg 17µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.115mg 4%
Potassium 256mg 112mg 4%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg 2%
Calories 353kcal 395kcal 2%
Copper 0.04mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.06mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 10.8mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.603g 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 80.7g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 0.29g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.692mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.193mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.176mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.494mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.42mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.213mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Matzo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.443g)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.