Blue cheese vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between blue cheese and salsa
- Blue cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc; however, salsa has more iron.
- Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% more.
- Salsa is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, blue and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1464.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1190% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3525% |
| Contains more IronIron | +622.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +607.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1326.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14270% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +219.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +199.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48512.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +647.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 0.029g | 85% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 12mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0µg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 30mg | 51% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 0.2g | 44% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 1.5g | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 430mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.03mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.4µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 0mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 2.24mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 0.17mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 0.016g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 28µg | 19% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 36kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 0.107g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Folate | 36µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Potassium | 256mg | 270mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.64g)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()