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Blue cheese vs. Quail egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between blue cheese and quail egg

  • Blue cheese has more calcium and phosphorus; however, quail egg has more choline, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for quail egg is 256% higher.
  • Quail egg has 8 times less calcium than blue cheese. Blue cheese has 528mg of calcium, while quail egg has 64mg.
  • Quail egg is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, blue and Egg, quail, whole, fresh, 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 9.3% 19% 12% 137% 21% 40% 97% 18% 5% 175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.2%
Contains more IronIron +1077.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +322.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.7%

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 0% 52% 22% 21% 33% 182% 2.8% 106% 35% 198% 0.75% 50% 144%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +332%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1610.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.761mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.15mg

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
13% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.41 g
Water: 74.35 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64%
Contains more FatsFats +159.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.7%
Contains more OtherOther +364.5%
Contains more WaterWater +75.3%

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
39% 47% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.557 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.324 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Quail egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 75mg 844mg 256%
Saturated fat 18.669g 3.557g 69%
Calcium 528mg 64mg 46%
Choline 15.4mg 263.4mg 45%
Sodium 1146mg 141mg 44%
Iron 0.31mg 3.65mg 42%
Selenium 14.5µg 32µg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.79mg 31%
Fats 28.74g 11.09g 27%
Phosphorus 387mg 226mg 23%
Protein 21.4g 13.05g 17%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.58µg 15%
Zinc 2.66mg 1.47mg 11%
Calories 353kcal 158kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 4.324g 9%
Folate 36µg 66µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.08mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.15mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.4µg 5%
Vitamin A 198µg 156µg 5%
Potassium 256mg 132mg 4%
Vitamin D 21IU 55IU 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.324g 3%
Copper 0.04mg 0.062mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 13mg 2%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 1.761mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.15mg 1%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.038mg 1%
Carbs 2.34g 0.41g 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 0.41g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.816mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.146mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.881mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.421mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.94mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.315mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Quail egg
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
65%
Quail egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
53%
Quail egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1005mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail egg
Quail egg is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Quail egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172191/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.