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Blue cheese vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between blue cheese and pecan?

  • Blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium, yet pecan is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, and iron.
  • Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 195% higher.
  • Pecan contains less sodium.

We used Cheese, blue and Nuts, pecans types in this comparison.

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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%
Pecan
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +654.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +281.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.2%
Contains more IronIron +716.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2900%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49900%

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%
Pecan
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +163%

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
Pecan
Pecan
2
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +133.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1104.8%
Contains more OtherOther +245.3%
Contains more FatsFats +150.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +492.3%

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
Pecan
Pecan
3
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +424.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2601.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.009mg 4.5mg 195%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 21.614g 139%
Copper 0.04mg 1.2mg 129%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 40.801g 83%
Fats 28.74g 71.97g 67%
Saturated fat 18.669g 6.18g 57%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.66mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 0mg 50%
Calcium 528mg 70mg 46%
Fiber 0g 9.6g 38%
Iron 0.31mg 2.53mg 28%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Protein 21.4g 9.17g 24%
Magnesium 23mg 121mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 3µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.13mg 19%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.8µg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.863mg 17%
Calories 353kcal 691kcal 17%
Zinc 2.66mg 4.53mg 17%
Phosphorus 387mg 277mg 16%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.4mg 8%
Potassium 256mg 410mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 40.5mg 5%
Folate 36µg 22µg 4%
Carbs 2.34g 13.86g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.21mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 1.167mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 1146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.489g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.