Blue Cheese vs. Cream Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Cream Cheese
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
cream cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and cream cheese:
- Both blue cheese and cream cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories and saturated fat.
- Blue cheese has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Blue cheese is a great source of potassium.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both blue cheese and cream cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese is very similar to cream cheese for calories - blue cheese has 353 calories per 100 grams and cream cheese has 350 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to cream cheese for carbs. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for cream cheese, 7:6:87 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 6% |
| Fat | 73% | 87% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese and cream cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - blue cheese has 2.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cream cheese has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Blue cheese and cream cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cream cheese has 3.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Blue cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 248% more protein than cream cheese - blue cheese has 21.4g of protein per 100 grams and cream cheese has 6.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both blue cheese and cream cheese are high in saturated fat. Cream cheese has a little more saturated fat (8%) than blue cheese by weight - blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cream cheese has 20.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Blue cheese has less trans fat than cream cheese - cream cheese has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Blue cheese and cream cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cream cheese has 101mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both blue cheese and cream cheese are high in Vitamin A. Cream cheese has 56% more Vitamin A than blue cheese - blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cream cheese has 308ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than cream cheese - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cream cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Blue cheese and cream cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.86mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blue cheese and cream cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cream cheese has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blue cheese has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and cream cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Blue Cheese | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.23 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.517 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | 0.22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both blue cheese and cream cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 444% more calcium than cream cheese - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium per 100 grams and cream cheese has 97mg of calcium.
iron
Blue cheese and cream cheese contain similar amounts of iron - blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and cream cheese has 0.11mg of iron.
potassium
Blue cheese is a great source of potassium and it has 94% more potassium than cream cheese - blue cheese has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and cream cheese has 132mg 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 cream cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blue Cheese | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 59 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 7 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cream cheese per 100 grams, however, cream cheese contains more dpa than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.131 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.161 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cream cheese has more linoleic acid than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Cream Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 1.212 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 1.248 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 Cream Cheese (Cheese, cream) .
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FAQ
Does blue cheese or cream cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both blue cheese and cream cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese is quite similar to cream cheese for calories - blue cheese has 353 calories in 100g and cream cheese has 350 calories.
Does blue cheese or cream cheese contain more calcium?
Both blue cheese and cream cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 440% more calcium than cream cheese - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium in 100 grams and cream cheese has 97mg of calcium.