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Blue cheese vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Blue cheese and Smoothie

  • Blue cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Smoothie has more Vitamin C.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Smoothie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 Calcium +1187.8%
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains more Potassium +966.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1187.8%
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains more Potassium +966.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1654.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1402.9%
Contains more Carbs +248.7%
Contains more Water +112.9%
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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +1654.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1402.9%
Contains more Carbs +248.7%
Contains more Water +112.9%

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 Smoothie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 8.16g Smoothie
Protein 21.4g 1.22g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 0g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 8.16g Smoothie
Calories 353kcal 37kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 7.35g Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 41mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.15mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 24mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 29mg Smoothie
Zinc 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 721IU 408IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.816mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.082mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0.24µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Smoothie
Saturated Fat 18.669g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g Blue cheese

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Blue cheese Smoothie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Blue cheese
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 1117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.