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Kefir vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Kefir and Blue cheese

  • Kefir has less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Blue cheese.
  • Blue cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 90% more than Kefir.
  • Kefir has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Calcium +306.2%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains more Zinc +478.3%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Calcium +306.2%
Contains more Iron +675%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains more Zinc +478.3%
Contains more Copper +344.4%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +302.8%

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.
Kefir
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Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 1%
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 D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +2300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +91.5%
Contains more Water +112.4%
Contains more Protein +464.6%
Contains more Fats +2990.3%
Contains more Other +600%
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 Carbs +91.5%
Contains more Water +112.4%
Contains more Protein +464.6%
Contains more Fats +2990.3%
Contains more Other +600%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2409%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1409.4%
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2409%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1409.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir Blue cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Kefir Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.48g 2.34g Kefir
Protein 3.79g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 0.93g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 4.48g 2.34g Kefir
Calories 41kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 4.61g 0.5g Blue cheese
Calcium 130mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.04mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 105mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 164mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 40mg 1146mg Kefir
Zinc 0.46mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.009mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.005mg 0.009mg Blue cheese
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 569IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 41IU 21IU Kefir
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Kefir
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.029mg Kefir
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 13µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 5mg 75mg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 0.658g 18.669g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.8g Blue cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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
16%
Kefir
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 1106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.