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Blue cheese vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between blue cheese and tomato paste

  • Blue cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, tomato paste is richer in copper, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 93% more than tomato paste.
  • Tomato paste contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, blue and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.

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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 30% 11% 89% 112% 122% 17% 36% 7.7% 39% 29%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1366.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +322.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +296.1%
Contains more IronIron +861.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +812.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3255.6%

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 73% 25% 86% 0% 15% 35% 58% 8.5% 50% 0% 29% 9% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%

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
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +395.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6014.9%
Contains more OtherOther +82.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +708.1%
Contains more WaterWater +73.3%

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
31% 20% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11509%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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 Tomato paste
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Tomato paste DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.1g 84%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg 51%
Calcium 528mg 36mg 49%
Sodium 1146mg 59mg 47%
Fats 28.74g 0.47g 43%
Phosphorus 387mg 83mg 43%
Copper 0.04mg 0.365mg 36%
Protein 21.4g 4.32g 34%
Iron 0.31mg 2.98mg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.142mg 32%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 4.3mg 27%
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg 24%
Potassium 256mg 1014mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.067g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.153mg 18%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.63mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.3µg 17%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Calories 353kcal 82kcal 14%
Vitamin A 198µg 76µg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 3.076mg 13%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.302mg 13%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 11.4µg 8%
Fructose 5.85g 7%
Carbs 2.34g 18.91g 6%
Folate 36µg 12µg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 42mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 38.5mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.16g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.216mg 4%
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.06mg 3%
Net carbs 2.34g 14.81g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 12.18g N/A
Starch 0.22g 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.089mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.124mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.088mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Tomato paste
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
31%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 1087mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.