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English muffin vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between English muffin and Blue cheese

  • English muffin has less Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Blue cheese.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 92% more than English muffin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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.
English muffin
English muffin
4
:
6
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Iron +187.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Contains more Calcium +915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +191%
Contains more Potassium +95.4%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
English muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +187.1%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +3866.7%
Contains more Calcium +915.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +191%
Contains more Potassium +95.4%
Contains more Zinc +280%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
English muffin
English muffin
4
:
8
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2950%
Equal in Folate - 36
English muffin
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% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2950%
Equal in Folate - 36

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
English muffin
English muffin
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Carbs +1865.8%
Contains more Protein +177.9%
Contains more Fats +1496.7%
Contains more Other +112.9%
Equal in Water - 42.41
English muffin
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
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
Contains more Carbs +1865.8%
Contains more Protein +177.9%
Contains more Fats +1496.7%
Contains more Other +112.9%
Equal in Water - 42.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
English muffin
English muffin
2
:
1
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2475.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.8
English muffin
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2475.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 2.34g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 1.8g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 46g 2.34g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 0g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.89mg 0.31mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 133mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 131mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 464mg 1146mg English muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.129mg 0.04mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.009mg English muffin
Selenium 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.029mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.016mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 37µg 36µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.242mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0.315mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0.553mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0.241mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.139mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0.353mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.17mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 18.669g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.8g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin Blue cheese
Low Fats diet ok
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
15%
English muffin
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.