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Blue cheese vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are blue cheese and shark raw different?

  • Blue cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, shark raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for blue cheese is 89% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 16 times more calcium than shark raw. While blue cheese contains 528mg of calcium, shark raw contains only 34mg.
  • Shark raw has less saturated fat.

Cheese, blue and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1452.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113%
Contains more IronIron +171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.7%

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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +516.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +322.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +537.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +449.5%
Contains more WaterWater +73.5%
~equal in Protein ~20.98g

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% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +330.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.4%

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 Shark raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Shark raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.925g 81%
Calcium 528mg 34mg 49%
Sodium 1146mg 79mg 46%
Selenium 14.5µg 36.5µg 40%
Fats 28.74g 4.51g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.062mg 25%
Phosphorus 387mg 210mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.695mg 21%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.43mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.4mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 1.808g 15%
Vitamin A 198µg 70µg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 2.938mg 12%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.49µg 11%
Calories 353kcal 130kcal 11%
Choline 15.4mg 65mg 9%
Cholesterol 75mg 51mg 8%
Folate 36µg 3µg 8%
Iron 0.31mg 0.84mg 7%
Magnesium 23mg 49mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.195g 3%
Potassium 256mg 160mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Copper 0.04mg 0.033mg 1%
Carbs 2.34g 0g 1%
Protein 21.4g 20.98g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.042mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 21IU 24IU 0%
Sugar 0.5g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0.015mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1067mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.744g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.
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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.