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Table salt vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Table salt and Blue cheese

  • Table salt contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc than Blue cheese.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1635% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Blue cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salt, table 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.
Table salt
Table salt
2
:
8
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3100%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +2560%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Equal in Iron - 0.31
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Calcium +2100%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3100%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +2560%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Equal in Iron - 0.31

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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
11
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Table salt
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Other +1853%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21105%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +1853%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21105%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 0g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 0g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 0g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 0kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0g 0.5g Table salt
Calcium 24mg 528mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.33mg 0.31mg Table salt
Magnesium 1mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 0mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 8mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 38758mg 1146mg Blue cheese
Zinc 0.1mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.1mg 0.009mg Table salt
Selenium 0.1µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 0µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0mg 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0mg 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 0mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 0mg 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 0mg 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0mg 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 0mg 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 18.669g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Table salt 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
0%
Table salt
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 37612mg)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.