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Blue cheese vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between blue cheese and shallot

  • Shallot contains less vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc than blue cheese.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shallot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Shallots, 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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1327%
Contains more ZincZinc +565%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +545%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.5%
Contains more IronIron +287.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3144.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +525%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1810%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +496.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.8%
~equal in Folate ~34µg

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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +756%
Contains more FatsFats +28640%
Contains more OtherOther +538.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +617.9%
Contains more WaterWater +88.2%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55457.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1951.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Shallot
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Shallot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.017g 85%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Calcium 528mg 37mg 49%
Sodium 1146mg 12mg 49%
Phosphorus 387mg 60mg 47%
Fats 28.74g 0.1g 44%
Protein 21.4g 2.5g 38%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.29mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.02mg 28%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.2µg 24%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.4mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.014g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.345mg 14%
Calories 353kcal 72kcal 14%
Fiber 0g 3.2g 13%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.292mg 12%
Iron 0.31mg 1.2mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Copper 0.04mg 0.088mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.039g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.2mg 5%
Carbs 2.34g 16.8g 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Potassium 256mg 334mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 11.3mg 1%
Folate 36µg 34µg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 13.6g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.5g 7.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.043mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 1134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.652g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.