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Margarine vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between margarine and blue cheese

  • Margarine has more vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin A, while blue cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 76% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 36 times less vitamin E than margarine. Margarine contains 9mg of vitamin E, while blue cheese contains 0.25mg.
  • The amount of sodium in margarine is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
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 -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1322.2%
Contains more IronIron +416.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3775%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +932.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4317.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1120%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 +180.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.3%
Contains more WaterWater +156.7%
Contains more OtherOther +167.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 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 -18.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +399.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2937.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Margarine Blue cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Margarine Blue cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 0.8g 157%
Fats 80.71g 28.74g 80%
Monounsaturated fat 38.877g 7.778g 78%
Vitamin K 93µg 2.4µg 76%
Vitamin A 819µg 198µg 69%
Vitamin E 9mg 0.25mg 58%
Phosphorus 5mg 387mg 55%
Calcium 3mg 528mg 53%
Sodium 2mg 1146mg 50%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 1.22µg 47%
Protein 0.16g 21.4g 42%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.382mg 27%
Selenium 0µg 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Zinc 0mg 2.66mg 24%
Calories 717kcal 353kcal 18%
Saturated fat 15.189g 18.669g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.166mg 12%
Folate 1µg 36µg 9%
Potassium 18mg 256mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.016mg 6%
Magnesium 3mg 23mg 5%
Copper 0mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Iron 0.06mg 0.31mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.029mg 2%
Choline 12.4mg 15.4mg 1%
Carbs 0.7g 2.34g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 0.7g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
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 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.