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Greek yogurt vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Greek yogurt and blue cheese?

  • Blue cheese is richer than Greek yogurt in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in Greek yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Cheese, blue types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
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 less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +428%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.009mg

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.
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% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 CarbsCarbs +70.1%
Contains more WaterWater +91.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.8%
Contains more FatsFats +474.8%
Contains more OtherOther +609.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Blue cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.395g 18.669g 74%
Sodium 35mg 1146mg 48%
Calcium 100mg 528mg 43%
Fats 5g 28.74g 37%
Phosphorus 135mg 387mg 36%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 1.729mg 28%
Protein 9g 21.4g 25%
Vitamin A 2µg 198µg 22%
Cholesterol 13mg 75mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.22µg 20%
Zinc 0.52mg 2.66mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.136g 7.778g 14%
Calories 97kcal 353kcal 13%
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg 9%
Folate 5µg 36µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.166mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.382mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.016mg 5%
Iron 0mg 0.31mg 4%
Copper 0.017mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 141mg 256mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.25mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.8g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 3.98g 2.34g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.029mg 1%
Net carbs 3.98g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 4g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0.009mg 0%
Choline 15.1mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 1111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.274g)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.