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Blue cheese vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Blue cheese and Turkey egg

  • Blue cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Turkey egg is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Turkey egg covers your daily Cholesterol needs 286% more than Blue cheese.
  • Turkey egg contains 8 times less Sodium than Blue cheese. Blue cheese contains 1146mg of Sodium, while Turkey egg contains 151mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, blue and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw.

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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 +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.4%
Contains more Iron +1222.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%
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 30% 154% 10% 73% 13% 20% 44% 21% 5% 188%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +68.4%
Contains more Iron +1222.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Manganese +322.2%
Contains more Selenium +136.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.889
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 28% 109% 1% 114% 31% 54% 212% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23%
Contains more Folate +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.889

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +103.5%
Contains more Other +546.8%
Contains more Water +71%
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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +103.5%
Contains more Other +546.8%
Contains more Water +71%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.3%
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.3%

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 Turkey egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Turkey egg Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 1.15g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 13.68g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 11.88g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 1.15g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 171kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g Turkey egg
Calcium 528mg 99mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 170mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 142mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 151mg Turkey egg
Zinc 2.66mg 1.58mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.062mg Turkey egg
Manganese 0.009mg 0.038mg Turkey egg
Selenium 14.5µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin A 721IU 554IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 166µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.11mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.47mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.024mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.131mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 71µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.219mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.672mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0.855mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 1.201mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 0.924mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.442mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0.773mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg 0.985mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 0.33mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 933mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.669g 3.632g Turkey egg
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 4.571g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 1.658g Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Turkey egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 995mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.