Blue Cheese vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and blue cheese are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Blue cheese has 6.5 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Blue cheese has 8.7 times less sugar than hazelnut.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hazelnut and blue cheese are high in calories. Hazelnut has 83% more calories than blue cheese - hazelnut has 646 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 hazelnut per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 10% |
| Fat | 73% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese has 6.5 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Blue cheese has 8.7 times less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and blue cheese are high in protein. Blue cheese has 42% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 76% less saturated fat than blue cheese - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Hazelnut has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - hazelnut has 3.8mg 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 65 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than hazelnut - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 60 times more Vitamin E than blue cheese - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blue cheese and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and hazelnut contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Blue Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 329% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than blue cheese - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both hazelnut and blue cheese are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 195% more potassium than blue cheese - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 8.463 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 Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does hazelnut or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and blue cheese are high in calories. Hazelnut has 80% more calories than blue cheese - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does hazelnut or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 330% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or blue cheese contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than blue cheese - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and blue cheese are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 200% more potassium than blue cheese - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.