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Blue cheese vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between blue cheese and oranges

  • Blue cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, oranges have more vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for blue cheese is 93% higher.
  • Oranges are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, blue and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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%
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.4%
Contains more IronIron +210%
Contains more ZincZinc +3700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2664.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +177.8%

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 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +855%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +591.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%

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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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2176.6%
Contains more FatsFats +23850%
Contains more OtherOther +1061.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +402.1%
Contains more WaterWater +104.6%

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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24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33717.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Orange
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Orange DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.015g 85%
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg 59%
Phosphorus 387mg 14mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 0mg 50%
Calcium 528mg 40mg 49%
Fats 28.74g 0.12g 44%
Protein 21.4g 0.94g 41%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.25mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.04mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.07mg 24%
Vitamin A 198µg 11µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.023g 19%
Calories 353kcal 47kcal 15%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.06mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.025g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.087mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.282mg 5%
Carbs 2.34g 11.75g 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Iron 0.31mg 0.1mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Folate 36µg 30µg 2%
Potassium 256mg 181mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.4mg 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.045mg 1%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.025mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 9.35g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 9.35g N/A
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.031mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Orange
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
21%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange
Orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.654g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.