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Blue cheese vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between blue cheese and pistachios

  • Blue cheese has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and fiber.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 140% more than blue cheese.
  • Pistachios have less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, blue and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +402.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300.4%
Contains more IronIron +1164.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13233.3%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +661.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1044%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +924.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +870.5%
Contains more OtherOther +71.5%
Contains more FatsFats +57.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1061.1%
~equal in Protein ~20.16g

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1697.5%

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 Pistachio
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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.04mg 1.3mg 140%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 1.7mg 118%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 14.38g 91%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.87mg 70%
Saturated fat 18.669g 5.907g 58%
Manganese 0.009mg 1.2mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 1mg 50%
Iron 0.31mg 3.92mg 45%
Calcium 528mg 105mg 42%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 23.257g 39%
Fats 28.74g 45.32g 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.52mg 24%
Potassium 256mg 1025mg 23%
Magnesium 23mg 121mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 26µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.16mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2.86mg 17%
Phosphorus 387mg 490mg 15%
Selenium 14.5µg 7µg 14%
Calories 353kcal 560kcal 10%
Carbs 2.34g 27.17g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Folate 36µg 51µg 4%
Zinc 2.66mg 2.2mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Protein 21.4g 20.16g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 1.3mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.762g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.