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Cheddar Cheese vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheddar Cheese and Blue cheese

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Blue cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 26% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 2 times more Selenium than Blue cheese. While Cheddar Cheese has 28.5µg of Selenium, Blue cheese has only 14.5µg.
  • Blue cheese has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, blue.

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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 +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +121.4%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +34.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +121.4%
Contains more Potassium +236.8%
Contains more Copper +33.3%

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 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +184%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1622%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +184%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1622%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +10.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.1%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
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
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.1%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Blue cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 2.34g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 21.4g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 28.74g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 2.34g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 353kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.5g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 528mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 387mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 653mg 1146mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 2.66mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.009mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 721IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 198µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.25mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 21IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.029mg
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.382mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 27µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.312mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.785mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.124mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.919mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 75mg Blue cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 18.669g Blue cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 7.778g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.8g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

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Cheddar Cheese Blue cheese
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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