Blue Cheese vs. Cherries
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Cherries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
cherries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and cherries:
- Both cherries and blue cheese are high in potassium.
- Blue cheese has 24.6 times less sugar than cherry.
- Blue cheese has 5.8 times less carbohydrates than cherry.
- Blue cheese has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Blue cheese is high in calories and cherry has 82% less calories than blue cheese - cherry has 63 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 cherries per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for cherries, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 91% |
| Fat | 73% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese has 5.8 times less carbohydrates than cherry - cherry has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cherry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Blue cheese has 24.6 times less sugar than cherry - cherry has 12.8g 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 cherry - cherry has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and cherry has 100% less saturated fat than blue cheese - cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cherry has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cherry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cherry has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - cherry has 7mg 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 cherry - cherry 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 cherry - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cherry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cherries and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cherries and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blue cheese has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and cherries contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Blue Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.154 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Blue cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than cherry - cherry has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Cherries and blue cheese contain similar amounts of iron - cherry has 0.36mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both cherries and blue cheese are high in potassium. Cherry is very similar to cherry for potassium - cherry has 222mg 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 cherries contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blue Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 38 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 85 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blue cheese has more linoleic acid than cherry per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.027 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 Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cherries or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Blue cheese is high in calories and cherry has 80% less calories than blue cheese - cherry has 63 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does cherries or blue cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, blue cheese has 5.8 times fewer carbohydrates than cherry - cherry has 16g of carbs for 100g and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cherries or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Blue cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 39 times more calcium than cherry - cherry has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does cherries or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both cherries and blue cheese are high in potassium. Cherry is very similar to cherry for potassium - cherry has 222mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.