Blue Cheese vs. Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and 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
cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and cheese:
- Both cheese and blue cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Blue cheese has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Blue cheese is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cheese and blue cheese are high in calories. Cheese has a little more calories (9%) than blue cheese by weight - cheese has 384 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is similar to cheese for protein, carbs and fat. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for cheese, 25:0:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 73% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheese and blue cheese are low in carbohydrates - cheese has 0.13g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Blue cheese and cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cheese and blue cheese are high in protein. Cheese has a little more protein (10%) than blue cheese by weight - cheese has 23.5g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cheese and blue cheese are high in saturated fat. Blue cheese has 16% more saturated fat than cheese - cheese has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - cheese has 95mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both cheese and blue cheese are high in Vitamin A. Blue cheese has 14% more Vitamin A than cheese - cheese has 174ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheese has 2.5ug 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, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both blue cheese and cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Blue Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.318 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.249 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | 1.23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cheese and blue cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 25% more calcium than blue cheese - cheese has 659mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of iron - cheese has 0.59mg 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 201% more potassium than cheese - cheese has 85mg 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 cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blue Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 56 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both blue cheese and cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Blue Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.332 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.332 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blue cheese and cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blue Cheese | Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.532 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.532 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 Cheese (Cheese, Mexican blend) .
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FAQ
Does cheese or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cheese and blue cheese are high in calories. Cheese has a little more calories ( 10%) than blue cheese by weight - cheese has 384 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does cheese or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both cheese and blue cheese are high in calcium. Cheese has 30% more calcium than blue cheese - cheese has 659mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.