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Blue cheese vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between blue cheese and teff?

  • Blue cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet teff is higher in manganese, iron, and copper.
  • Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 124% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in teff is lower.

We used Cheese, blue and Teff, cooked types 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%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +977.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +139.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.4%
Contains more IronIron +561.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +465%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31677.8%

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%
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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% 0% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1057.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +531%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
Teff
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +453%
Contains more FatsFats +4321.5%
Contains more OtherOther +640.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +748.7%
Contains more WaterWater +76.7%

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 Teff
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Teff DV% diff.
Manganese 0.009mg 2.86mg 124%
Saturated fat 18.669g 85%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Sodium 1146mg 8mg 49%
Calcium 528mg 49mg 48%
Fats 28.74g 0.65g 43%
Phosphorus 387mg 120mg 38%
Protein 21.4g 3.87g 35%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.033mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Iron 0.31mg 2.05mg 22%
Vitamin A 198µg 0µg 22%
Copper 0.04mg 0.226mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 19%
Zinc 2.66mg 1.11mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.183mg 13%
Calories 353kcal 101kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Carbs 2.34g 19.86g 6%
Magnesium 23mg 50mg 6%
Folate 36µg 18µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.097mg 5%
Potassium 256mg 107mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.909mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 17.06g N/A
Sugar 0.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.149mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.311mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.203mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Teff
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
8%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Teff
Teff is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 1138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/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.