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Blue cheese vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between blue cheese and rye?

  • Blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium, yet rye is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 112% higher.
  • Rye contains less cholesterol.

We used Cheese, blue and Rye grain 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.2%
Contains more IronIron +748.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +817.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28533.3%
~equal in Zinc ~2.65mg
~equal in Selenium ~13.9µg

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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +989.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~38µg

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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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107%
Contains more FatsFats +1663.2%
Contains more WaterWater +300.1%
Contains more OtherOther +225.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3141.9%

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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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3639.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.767g

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 Rye
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 Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.009mg 2.577mg 112%
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.197g 84%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 2mg 50%
Calcium 528mg 24mg 50%
Fats 28.74g 1.63g 42%
Copper 0.04mg 0.367mg 36%
Iron 0.31mg 2.63mg 29%
Carbs 2.34g 75.86g 25%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.316mg 24%
Protein 21.4g 10.34g 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 1µg 22%
Magnesium 23mg 110mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 4.27mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.208g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.251mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.294mg 10%
Phosphorus 387mg 332mg 8%
Potassium 256mg 510mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 1.456mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.85mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.9µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 30.4mg 3%
Folate 36µg 38µg 1%
Calories 353kcal 338kcal 1%
Selenium 14.5µg 13.9µg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 0.98g N/A
Zinc 2.66mg 2.65mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.767g 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.