Blue Cheese vs. Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Parmesan 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
parmesan cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and parmesan cheese:
- Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Blue cheese has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Blue cheese is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 11% more calories than blue cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to parmesan cheese for carbs. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for parmesan cheese, 38:3:59 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
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| Protein | 24% | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 3% |
| Fat | 73% | 59% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are low in carbohydrates - parmesan cheese has 3.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Parmesan cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 67% more protein than blue cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are high in saturated fat. Blue cheese has 26% more saturated fat than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Parmesan cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are high in Vitamin A. Parmesan cheese has a little more Vitamin A (5%) than blue cheese by weight - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blue cheese has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both blue cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Blue Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.332 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.271 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.453 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | 1.2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 124% more calcium than blue cheese - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Parmesan cheese has 165% more iron than blue cheese - parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Blue cheese is a great source of potassium and it has 178% more potassium than parmesan cheese - parmesan cheese has 92mg 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 parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blue Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 66 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both blue cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Blue Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.297 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.297 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blue cheese and parmesan cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blue Cheese | Parmesan Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.272 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.272 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) .
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FAQ
Does parmesan cheese or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 10% more calories than blue cheese - parmesan cheese has 392 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Is parmesan cheese or blue cheese better for protein?
Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 70% more protein than blue cheese - parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Does parmesan cheese or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both parmesan cheese and blue cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 120% more calcium than blue cheese - parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.