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Blue cheese vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between blue cheese and chia seeds

  • Blue cheese has more vitamin B12; however, chia seeds are richer in fiber, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 138% more than blue cheese.
  • Chia seeds contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1356.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59%
Contains more IronIron +2390.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2210%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30155.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +280.7%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2037.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +769.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.1%

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.4%
Contains more WaterWater +631.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1700%
~equal in Fats ~30.74g
~equal in Other ~4.8g

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2858.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 23.665g 152%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Manganese 0.009mg 2.723mg 118%
Copper 0.04mg 0.924mg 98%
Iron 0.31mg 7.72mg 93%
Magnesium 23mg 335mg 74%
Selenium 14.5µg 55.2µg 74%
Saturated fat 18.669g 3.33g 70%
Phosphorus 387mg 860mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 16mg 49%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 8.83mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.62mg 49%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 35%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin A 198µg 22%
Zinc 2.66mg 4.58mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.17mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 2.309g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 13%
Carbs 2.34g 42.12g 13%
Calcium 528mg 631mg 10%
Protein 21.4g 16.54g 10%
Calories 353kcal 486kcal 7%
Potassium 256mg 407mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Folate 36µg 49µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Fats 28.74g 30.74g 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.5mg 2%
Net carbs 2.34g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.339g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.