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Blue cheese vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are blue cheese and nutmeg different?

  • Blue cheese is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for nutmeg is 126% higher.
  • Nutmeg has less sodium.

Cheese, blue and Spices, nutmeg, ground are the varieties used 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +187%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +695.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more IronIron +880.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2467.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32122.2%

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%
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3860%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +570.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1093.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.16mg

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
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.4%
Contains more WaterWater +580.7%
Contains more OtherOther +119.3%
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2006.4%

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
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.009mg 2.9mg 126%
Copper 0.04mg 1.027mg 110%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 16mg 49%
Magnesium 23mg 183mg 38%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 35%
Iron 0.31mg 3.04mg 34%
Calcium 528mg 184mg 34%
Saturated fat 18.669g 25.94g 33%
Protein 21.4g 5.84g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.346mg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.057mg 25%
Phosphorus 387mg 213mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.6µg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 5µg 21%
Carbs 2.34g 49.29g 16%
Fats 28.74g 36.31g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 3.22g 11%
Folate 36µg 76µg 10%
Calories 353kcal 525kcal 9%
Zinc 2.66mg 2.15mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 256mg 350mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.35g 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 1.299mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.8mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.16mg 0%
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 Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.271g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.