Blue Cheese vs. Ketchup
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Ketchup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
ketchup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and ketchup:
- Both ketchup and blue cheese are high in calories and potassium.
- Blue cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Blue cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Ketchup (Catsup) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ketchup and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 250% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ketchup per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for ketchup, 4:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 96% |
| Fat | 73% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ketchup has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - ketchup has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ketchup is high in sugar and blue cheese has 98% less sugar than ketchup - ketchup has 21.3g 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 19 times more protein than ketchup - ketchup has 1g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and ketchup has 100% less saturated fat than blue cheese - ketchup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Ketchup has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ketchup has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - ketchup has 4.1mg 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 662% more Vitamin A than ketchup - ketchup has 26ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than ketchup - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ketchup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ketchup and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ketchup has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ketchup and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ketchup has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blue cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and ketchup contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Blue Cheese | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.166 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 1.434 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Blue cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Ketchup and blue cheese contain similar amounts of iron - ketchup has 0.35mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both ketchup and blue cheese are high in potassium. Ketchup has a little more potassium (10%) than blue cheese by weight - ketchup has 281mg 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 | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 316 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 12062 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 161 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blue cheese has more linoleic acid than ketchup per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Ketchup | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.039 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.039 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 Ketchup (Catsup) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ketchup or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ketchup and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 250% more calories than ketchup - ketchup has 101 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does ketchup or blue cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, blue cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than ketchup - ketchup has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
Does ketchup or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Blue cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 34 times more calcium than ketchup - ketchup has 15mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does ketchup or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both ketchup and blue cheese are high in potassium. Ketchup has a little more potassium ( 10%) than blue cheese by weight - ketchup has 281mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.