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Rye vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between rye and blue cheese?

  • Rye is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, iron, and vitamin B1, yet blue cheese is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 112% higher.
  • Rye contains less saturated fat.

We used Rye grain and Cheese, blue types in this comparison.

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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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 +378.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.2%
Contains more IronIron +748.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +817.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28533.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.66mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Rye
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 EVitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +989.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +320.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~36µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +3141.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107%
Contains more FatsFats +1663.2%
Contains more WaterWater +300.1%
Contains more OtherOther +225.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3639.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.8g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Blue cheese DV% diff.
Manganese 2.577mg 0.009mg 112%
Saturated fat 0.197g 18.669g 84%
Fiber 15.1g 0g 60%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg 51%
Sodium 2mg 1146mg 50%
Calcium 24mg 528mg 50%
Fats 1.63g 28.74g 42%
Copper 0.367mg 0.04mg 36%
Iron 2.63mg 0.31mg 29%
Carbs 75.86g 2.34g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.029mg 24%
Protein 10.34g 21.4g 22%
Vitamin A 1µg 198µg 22%
Magnesium 110mg 23mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 1.016mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 7.778g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.382mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.166mg 10%
Phosphorus 332mg 387mg 8%
Potassium 510mg 256mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.729mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.25mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.4µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 30.4mg 15.4mg 3%
Folate 38µg 36µg 1%
Calories 338kcal 353kcal 1%
Selenium 13.9µg 14.5µg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 0.5g N/A
Zinc 2.65mg 2.66mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.8g 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 1.087mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.758mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.