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Blue cheese vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between blue cheese and tortilla?

  • Blue cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet tortilla is higher in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% more.
  • Blue cheese has 10 times more vitamin B5 than tortilla. While blue cheese has 1.729mg of vitamin B5, tortilla has only 0.17mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tortilla is lower.

We used Cheese, blue and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +654.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +731.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.1%
Contains more IronIron +1129%
Contains more CopperCopper +155%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2877.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.5%

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.
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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +917.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +306%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
~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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194%
Contains more FatsFats +2925.3%
Contains more OtherOther +173.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2034.2%
~equal in Water ~39.96g

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4104.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

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 Tortilla
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 Tortilla DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.669g 0.296g 84%
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 51%
Calcium 528mg 70mg 46%
Iron 0.31mg 3.81mg 44%
Fats 28.74g 0.95g 43%
Phosphorus 387mg 146mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.17mg 31%
Sodium 1146mg 482mg 29%
Protein 21.4g 7.28g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.37mg 28%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Vitamin A 198µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.114mg 21%
Zinc 2.66mg 0.32mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 4.125mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.778g 0.185g 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Folate 36µg 98µg 16%
Carbs 2.34g 49.94g 16%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.268mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.06mg 8%
Copper 0.04mg 0.102mg 7%
Calories 353kcal 237kcal 6%
Selenium 14.5µg 16.6µg 4%
Potassium 256mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 21IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.391g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 2.34g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 2.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Tortilla
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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 664mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.