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Cheese vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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 of 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.

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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.
Cheese
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
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.
Cheese
Cheese
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 43% 5% 15% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.029mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
Cheese
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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 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
Cheese
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
69% 29% 3%
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.
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 Cheese Blue cheese Opinion
Calories 404kcal 353kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 21.4g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 28.74g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 2.34g Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 2.34g Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 75mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 21IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 528mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 256mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.5g Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 2.66mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 387mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 1146mg Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 721IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 198µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.25mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.009mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.029mg
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.382mg 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
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Folate 27µg 36µg Blue cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Blue cheese
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 18.669g Blue cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 7.778g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.8g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.312mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.785mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.124mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.919mg 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Blue cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Cheese
40%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
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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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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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.

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. 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.