Cheese vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between cheese and blue cheese
- Cheese has more selenium, calcium, vitamin A, phosphorus, and zinc; however, blue cheese is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Blue cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 26% more than cheese.
- Cheese has 2 times more selenium than blue cheese. While 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.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1622% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +321.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +10.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.421 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.669g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 1.729mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 14.5µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 1146mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 528mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 198µg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 387mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.66mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 75mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 28.74g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 1.016mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.22µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 256mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 7.778g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.382mg | 4% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 21.4g | 3% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Folate | 27µg | 36µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 18.669g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 2.34g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 21IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.