Blue Cheese vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and lentils:
- Both blue cheese and lentils are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Blue cheese has 7.6 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and calcium.
- Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both blue cheese and lentils are high in calories. Blue cheese has 204% more calories than lentil - blue cheese has 353 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 67% |
| Fat | 73% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese has 7.6 times less carbohydrates than lentil - blue cheese has 2.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than blue cheese - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Blue cheese and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both blue cheese and lentils are high in protein. Blue cheese has 137% more protein than lentil - blue cheese has 21.4g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and lentil has 100% less saturated fat than blue cheese - blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lentil has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - lentil has 1.5mg 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 lentil - blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than lentil - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Blue cheese and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blue cheese and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and lentils contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Blue Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Blue cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than lentil - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 974% more iron than blue cheese - blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both blue cheese and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 44% more potassium than blue cheese - blue cheese has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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 lentil per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blue cheese has more linoleic acid than lentil per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.137 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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does blue cheese or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both blue cheese and lentils are high in calories. Blue cheese has 200% more calories than lentil - blue cheese has 353 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does blue cheese or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, blue cheese has 7.6 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - blue cheese has 2.3g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does blue cheese or lentils contain more calcium?
Blue cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than lentil - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does blue cheese or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 970% more iron than blue cheese - blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does blue cheese or lentils contain more potassium?
Both blue cheese and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 40% more potassium than blue cheese - blue cheese has 256mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.