Blue Cheese vs. Raspberries
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Raspberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
raspberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and raspberries:
- Blue cheese has 4.1 times less carbohydrates than raspberry.
- Blue cheese has more beta-carotene than raspberry, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than blue cheese.
- Blue cheese has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Blue cheese is a great source of potassium.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Blue cheese is high in calories and raspberry has 85% less calories than blue cheese - raspberry has 52 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 raspberries per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for raspberries, 8:82:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 82% |
| Fat | 73% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese has 4.1 times less carbohydrates than raspberry - raspberry has 11.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Raspberry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - raspberry has 6.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raspberries and blue cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - raspberry has 4.4g 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 16 times more protein than raspberry - raspberry has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and raspberry has 100% less saturated fat than blue cheese - raspberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Raspberry has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raspberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raspberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - raspberry has 26.2mg 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 98 times more Vitamin A than raspberry - raspberry has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than raspberry - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raspberry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raspberries and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raspberry has 0.87mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raspberries and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raspberry has 7.8ug 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, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and raspberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Blue Cheese | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.598 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.329 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Blue cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than raspberry - raspberry has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Raspberries and blue cheese contain similar amounts of iron - raspberry has 0.69mg 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 70% more potassium than raspberry - raspberry has 151mg 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 has more beta-carotene than raspberry per 100 grams, however, raspberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 12 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 16 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 136 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raspberry per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.126 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.126 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blue cheese has more linoleic acid than raspberry per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Raspberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.249 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.249 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 Raspberries (Raspberries, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raspberries or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Blue cheese is high in calories and raspberry has 90% less calories than blue cheese - raspberry has 52 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does raspberries or blue cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, blue cheese has 4.1 times fewer carbohydrates than raspberry - raspberry has 11.9g of carbs for 100g and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
Does raspberries or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Blue cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than raspberry - raspberry has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.