Blue Cheese vs. Cheddar Cheese
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Cheddar 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
cheddar cheese
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and cheddar cheese:
- Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Blue cheese has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Blue cheese is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 14% more calories than blue cheese - blue cheese has 353 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is similar to cheddar cheese for protein, carbs and fat. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for cheddar cheese, 23:4:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 4% |
| Fat | 73% | 74% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese are low in carbohydrates - blue cheese has 2.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Blue cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Blue cheese is very similar to blue cheese for protein - blue cheese has 21.4g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese are high in saturated fat. Blue cheese is very similar to blue cheese for saturated fat - blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Blue cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Cheddar cheese has 70% more Vitamin A than blue cheese - blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Blue cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blue cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blue cheese has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Blue Cheese | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.428 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.41 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | 1.1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 34% more calcium than blue cheese - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Blue cheese and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of iron - blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Blue cheese is a great source of potassium and it has 237% more potassium than cheddar cheese - blue cheese has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg 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, both blue cheese and cheddar cheese contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blue Cheese | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 85 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cheddar cheese per 100 grams, however, cheddar cheese contains more dpa than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.114 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.001 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.01 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.142 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than blue cheese per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Cheddar Cheese | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 1.171 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 1.207 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 Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) .
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FAQ
Does blue cheese or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 10% more calories than blue cheese - blue cheese has 353 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does blue cheese or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both blue cheese and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 30% more calcium than blue cheese - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.