Blue Cheese vs. Ricotta Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Ricotta 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
ricotta cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and ricotta cheese:
- Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Blue cheese has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 135% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ricotta cheese per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for ricotta cheese, 20:19:61 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 19% |
| Fat | 73% | 61% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ricotta cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - ricotta cheese has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Ricotta cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - ricotta cheese has 0.27g 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 184% more protein than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are high in saturated fat. Blue cheese has 191% more saturated fat than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ricotta cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - ricotta cheese has 49mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are high in Vitamin A. Blue cheese has 65% more Vitamin A than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Ricotta cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Ricotta cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ricotta cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blue cheese has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both blue cheese and ricotta cheese contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Blue Cheese | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.013 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.298 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.461 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.097 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | 0.85 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 156% more calcium than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Ricotta cheese and blue cheese contain similar amounts of iron - ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are high in potassium. Ricotta cheese is very similar to ricotta cheese for potassium - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ricotta cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.043 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.004 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.054 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blue cheese and ricotta cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blue Cheese | Ricotta Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.356 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.368 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 Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) .
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FAQ
Does ricotta cheese or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 140% more calories than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 150 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does ricotta cheese or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 160% more calcium than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does ricotta cheese or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both ricotta cheese and blue cheese are high in potassium. Ricotta cheese is very similar to ricotta cheese for potassium - ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.