Blue Cheese vs. Chia Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Chia Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
chia seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and chia seeds:
- Both chia seeds and blue cheese are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Chia seed has more thiamin and niacin, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chia seeds and blue cheese are high in calories. Chia seed has 38% more calories than blue cheese - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to chia seeds per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for chia seeds, 13:33:54 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 33% |
| Fat | 73% | 54% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chia seed is high in carbohydrates and blue cheese has 94% less carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chia seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Blue cheese and chia seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chia seeds and blue cheese are high in protein. Blue cheese has 29% more protein than chia seed - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and chia seed has 82% less saturated fat than blue cheese - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and blue cheese are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chia seed has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chia seed has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - chia seed has 1.6mg 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 more Vitamin A than chia seed - blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than chia seed - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chia seeds and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blue cheese and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin and niacin, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and chia seeds contain significant amounts of folate.
| Blue Cheese | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 8.83 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 36 UG | 49 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chia seeds and blue cheese are high in calcium. Chia seed has 20% more calcium than blue cheese - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Chia seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than blue cheese - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both chia seeds and blue cheese are high in potassium. Chia seed has 59% more potassium than blue cheese - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 17.83 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 17.83 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 5.835 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 5.928 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 Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) .
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chia seeds and blue cheese are high in calories. Chia seed has 40% more calories than blue cheese - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does chia seeds or blue cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chia seed is high in carbohydrates and blue cheese has 90% fewer carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and blue cheese are high in calcium. Chia seed has 20% more calcium than blue cheese - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or blue cheese contain more iron?
Chia seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than blue cheese - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and blue cheese are high in potassium. Chia seed has 60% more potassium than blue cheese - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.