Blue Cheese vs. Almond Butter
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Almond Butter
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
almond butter
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and almond butter:
- Both almond butter and blue cheese are high in calcium, calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Almond butter has more riboflavin and niacin, however, blue cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber and iron.
- Blue cheese has 11.5 times less sugar than almond butter.
- Blue cheese has 7 times less carbohydrates than almond butter.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almond butter and blue cheese are high in calories. Almond butter has 74% more calories than blue cheese - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and blue cheese has 353 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to almond butter for fat. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for almond butter, 13:11:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 11% |
| Fat | 73% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese has 7 times less carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and blue cheese has 2.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Blue cheese has 11.5 times less sugar than almond butter - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both almond butter and blue cheese are high in protein. Almond butter is very similar to almond butter for protein - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and blue cheese has 21.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both almond butter and blue cheese are high in saturated fat. Blue cheese has 185% more saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Almond butter has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond butter - blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than almond butter - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 95 times more Vitamin E than blue cheese - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blue cheese and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more riboflavin and niacin, however, blue cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and almond butter contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blue Cheese | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.939 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 3.155 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.318 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 53 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both almond butter and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 52% more calcium than almond butter - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than blue cheese - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
potassium
Both almond butter and blue cheese are high in potassium. Almond butter has 192% more potassium than blue cheese - almond butter has 748mg 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 | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond butter per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.007 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 13.605 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.011 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 13.616 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 Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or blue cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almond butter and blue cheese are high in calories. Almond butter has 70% more calories than blue cheese - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and blue cheese has 353 calories.
Does almond butter or blue cheese contain more calcium?
Both almond butter and blue cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has 50% more calcium than almond butter - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 528mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or blue cheese contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than blue cheese - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron.
Does almond butter or blue cheese contain more potassium?
Both almond butter and blue cheese are high in potassium. Almond butter has 190% more potassium than blue cheese - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and blue cheese has 256mg of potassium.