Blue Cheese vs. Olives
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Olives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
olives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and olives:
- Both olives and blue cheese are high in calcium and calories.
- Blue cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Blue cheese is a great source of potassium.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than blue cheese.
- Olive is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both olives and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 204% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to olives per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for olives, 4:19:77 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 19% |
| Fat | 73% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Olives and blue cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than blue cheese - olive has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Blue cheese and olives contain similar amounts of sugar - blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Blue cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than olive - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and olive has 88% less saturated fat than blue cheese - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Olive has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Olive has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - olive has 0.9mg 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 10 times more Vitamin A than olive - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than olive - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Olive has 560% more Vitamin E than blue cheese - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blue cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Blue Cheese | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both olives and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 500% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than blue cheese - olive has 6.3mg 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 31 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg 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 | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 198 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 510 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blue cheese and olives contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blue Cheese | Olives | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.629 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.684 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 Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) .
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FAQ
Does olives or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both olives and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 200% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does olives or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both olives and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 500% more calcium than olive - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does olives or blue cheese contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than blue cheese - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.