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Blue cheese vs. Winter melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Blue cheese and Winter melon?

  • Blue cheese is richer than Winter melon in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 93% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Winter melon is lower.

We used Cheese, blue and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), raw 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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
7
:
3
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Calcium +2678.9%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +1936.8%
Contains more Potassium +4166.7%
Contains more Zinc +336.1%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Manganese +544.4%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2678.9%
Contains more Magnesium +130%
Contains more Phosphorus +1936.8%
Contains more Potassium +4166.7%
Contains more Zinc +336.1%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Manganese +544.4%

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.
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
10
:
2
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Blue cheese
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%
Winter melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374.3%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
3
:
2
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Protein +5250%
Contains more Fats +14270%
Contains more Other +1603.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Water +126.6%
Blue cheese
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
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +5250%
Contains more Fats +14270%
Contains more Other +1603.3%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Water +126.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
2
:
1
Winter melon
Winter melon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20921.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Winter melon
11% 26% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20921.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +819.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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 Winter melon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Winter melon Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 0.1g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 0.4g Blue cheese
Fats 28.74g 0.2g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 3g Winter melon
Calories 353kcal 13kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g Winter melon
Fiber 0g 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 528mg 19mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.4mg Winter melon
Magnesium 23mg 10mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 19mg Blue cheese
Potassium 256mg 6mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 111mg Winter melon
Zinc 2.66mg 0.61mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.023mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.058mg Winter melon
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 721IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 0IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 13mg Winter melon
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.04mg Winter melon
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.11mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.4mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.133mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.035mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 0µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.002mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 0.009mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.003mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 18.669g 0.016g Winter melon
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 0.037g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.087g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese Winter melon
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
9%
Winter melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
8%
Winter melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter melon
Winter melon contains less Sodium (difference - 1035mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter melon
Winter melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.653g)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter melon
Winter melon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.