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Tilsit cheese vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tilsit cheese and Blue cheese

  • Tilsit cheese has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Blue cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Blue cheese.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, tilsit 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 more Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +293.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Potassium +293.8%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.382
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
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 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +399.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.382

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Equal in Water - 42.41
Equal in Other - 5.11
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Equal in Water - 42.41
Equal in Other - 5.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.88g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 24.41g 21.4g Tilsit cheese
Fats 25.98g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 1.88g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 340kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 700mg 528mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 500mg 387mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 65mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 753mg 1146mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 2.66mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.013mg 0.009mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1045IU 721IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 249µg 198µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.029mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 20µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.22µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.312mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.899mg 0.785mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.124mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg 1.919mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.039mg 1.852mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.754mg 0.584mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.087mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.752mg 1.556mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.704mg 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 102mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 16.775g 18.669g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.136g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
40%
Tilsit cheese
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.894g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.