Blue Cheese vs. Avocado
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Avocado
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
avocado
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and avocado:
- Both avocado and blue cheese are high in calories and potassium.
- Avocado has more thiamin and folate, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than blue cheese.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Blue cheese has 73% less carbohydrates than avocado.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both avocado and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 111% more calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to avocado per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for avocado, 4:19:77 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 19% |
| Fat | 73% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese has 73% less carbohydrates than avocado - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Avocado and blue cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Blue cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 992% more protein than avocado - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and avocado has 89% less saturated fat than blue cheese - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Avocado has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than blue cheese - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 27 times more Vitamin A than avocado - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than avocado - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has 688% more Vitamin E than blue cheese - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more thiamin and folate, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and avocado contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Blue Cheese | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 1.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 1.463 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.287 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 89 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Blue cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado and blue cheese contain similar amounts of iron - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both avocado and blue cheese are high in potassium. Avocado has 98% more potassium than blue cheese - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both blue cheese and avocado contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blue Cheese | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 63 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 24 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 271 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than avocado per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.125 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.125 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 1.674 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.015 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 1.689 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does avocado or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both avocado and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 110% more calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does avocado or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Blue cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does avocado or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both avocado and blue cheese are high in potassium. Avocado has 100% more potassium than blue cheese - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.