Blue Cheese vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and blue cheese are high in calcium and potassium.
- Blue cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Blue cheese is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than blue cheese - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 65% |
| Fat | 73% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and blue cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Broccoli and blue cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g 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 659% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and broccoli has 99% less saturated fat than blue cheese - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Broccoli has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - broccoli has 89.2mg 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 539% more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than broccoli - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 41 times more Vitamin K than blue cheese - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blue cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blue Cheese | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 10 times more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 135% more iron than blue cheese - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and blue cheese are high in potassium. Broccoli has 23% more potassium than blue cheese - broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Blue Cheese | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 361 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 25 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1403 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blue cheese has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.055 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Blue cheese is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than blue cheese - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does broccoli or blue cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and blue cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 10 times more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and blue cheese are high in potassium. Broccoli has 20% more potassium than blue cheese - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.