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.
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Calcium
+34.5%
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Phosphorus
+17.6%
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Sodium
-43%
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Zinc
+36.8%
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Manganese
+200%
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Selenium
+96.6%
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Iron
+121.4%
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Potassium
+236.8%
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Copper
+33.3%
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Calcium
+34.5%
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Phosphorus
+17.6%
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Sodium
-43%
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Zinc
+36.8%
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Manganese
+200%
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Selenium
+96.6%
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Iron
+121.4%
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Potassium
+236.8%
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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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Vitamin A
+72.3%
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Vitamin E
+184%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+12%
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Vitamin B3
+1622%
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Vitamin B5
+321.7%
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Vitamin B6
+151.5%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+10.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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Vitamin A
+72.3%
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Vitamin E
+184%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+12%
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Vitamin B3
+1622%
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Vitamin B5
+321.7%
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Vitamin B6
+151.5%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+10.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+15.9%
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Carbs
+32.1%
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Water
+14.6%
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Other
+37.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
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3.71 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
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5.11 g
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Fats
+15.9%
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Carbs
+32.1%
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Water
+14.6%
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+37.7%
Equal in Protein - 21.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+77.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
Saturated Fat:
18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.8 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+18.9%
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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.
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 | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.09g | 2.34g | |
Protein | 22.87g | 21.4g | |
Fats | 33.31g | 28.74g | |
Carbs | 3.09g | 2.34g | |
Calories | 404kcal | 353kcal | |
Sugar | 0.48g | 0.5g | |
Calcium | 710mg | 528mg | |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.31mg | |
Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | |
Phosphorus | 455mg | 387mg | |
Potassium | 76mg | 256mg | |
Sodium | 653mg | 1146mg | |
Zinc | 3.64mg | 2.66mg | |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | |
Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | |
Selenium | 28.5µg | 14.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 1242IU | 721IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 330µg | 198µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.25mg | |
Vitamin D | 24IU | 21IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.029mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.382mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 1.016mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 1.729mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.166mg | |
Folate | 27µg | 36µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.22µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.312mg | |
Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.785mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.124mg | |
Leucine | 1.939mg | 1.919mg | |
Lysine | 1.025mg | 1.852mg | |
Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.584mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.087mg | |
Valine | 1.404mg | 1.556mg | |
Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.758mg | |
Cholesterol | 99mg | 75mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.917g | ||
Saturated Fat | 18.867g | 18.669g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9.246g | 7.778g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.8g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar 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?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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