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Blue cheese vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Blue cheese and Minestrone

  • Minestrone contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Blue cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Blue cheese is 92% higher.
  • Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, blue and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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
6
:
4
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Calcium +3671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1582.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.9%
Contains more Zinc +758.1%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +1588.9%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Minestrone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +3671.4%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1582.6%
Contains more Potassium +96.9%
Contains more Zinc +758.1%
Contains more Iron +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +1588.9%

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
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.9%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Minestrone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304.9%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
3
:
2
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Protein +1109%
Contains more Fats +2663.5%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Carbs +99.1%
Contains more Water +115.4%
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
Minestrone
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1109%
Contains more Fats +2663.5%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Carbs +99.1%
Contains more Water +115.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
2
:
1
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2582.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Minestrone
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2582.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 Minestrone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 21.4g 1.77g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 1.04g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 4.66g Minestrone
Calories 353kcal 34kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g Minestrone
Fiber 0g 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 528mg 14mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.38mg Minestrone
Magnesium 23mg 3mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 23mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 130mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 2.66mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.051mg Minestrone
Manganese 0.009mg 0.152mg Minestrone
Selenium 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 721IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 49µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.022mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.018mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.391mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.14mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.041mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 15µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.013mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.043mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.054mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 0.098mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 0.076mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.018mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.064mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.074mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.03mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 1mg Minestrone
Saturated Fat 18.669g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 0.29g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.46g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Minestrone
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%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 892mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.439g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.