Blue Cheese vs. Feta Cheese

Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Feta 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 feta cheese (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and feta cheese:

  • Both blue cheese and feta cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium, calories, protein and saturated fat.
  • Blue cheese is a great source of potassium.
  • Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of blue cheese and feta cheese is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both blue cheese and feta cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 33% more calories than feta cheese - blue cheese has 353 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is similar to feta cheese for protein, carbs and fat. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for feta cheese, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Blue Cheese Feta Cheese
Protein 24% 21%
Carbohydrates 3% 6%
Fat 73% 73%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both blue cheese and feta cheese are low in carbohydrates - blue cheese has 2.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and feta cheese has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Blue cheese and feta cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both blue cheese and feta cheese are high in protein. Blue cheese has 51% more protein than feta cheese - blue cheese has 21.4g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both blue cheese and feta cheese are high in saturated fat. Blue cheese has 40% more saturated fat than feta cheese - blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Blue cheese and feta cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Both blue cheese and feta cheese are high in Vitamin A. Blue cheese has 58% more Vitamin A than feta cheese - blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Blue cheese and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Blue cheese and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Blue cheese and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both blue cheese and feta cheese contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.

Blue Cheese Feta Cheese
Thiamin 0.029 MG 0.154 MG
Riboflavin 0.382 MG 0.844 MG
Niacin 1.016 MG 0.991 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.729 MG 0.967 MG
Vitamin B6 0.166 MG 0.424 MG
Folate 36 UG 32 UG
Vitamin B12 1.22 UG 1.69 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both blue cheese and feta cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has a little more calcium (7%) than feta cheese by weight - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.

iron

Blue cheese and feta cheese contain similar amounts of iron - blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.

potassium

Blue cheese is a great source of potassium and it has 313% more potassium than feta cheese - blue cheese has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg 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 Feta Cheese
beta-carotene 74 UG 3 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both blue cheese and feta cheese contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Blue Cheese Feta Cheese
alpha linoleic acid 0.264 G 0.265 G
Total 0.264 G 0.265 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blue cheese and feta cheese contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Blue Cheese Feta Cheese
linoleic acid 0.536 G 0.326 G
Total 0.536 G 0.326 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) .

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FAQ

Does blue cheese or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both blue cheese and feta cheese are high in calories. Blue cheese has 30% more calories than feta cheese - blue cheese has 353 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.

Does blue cheese or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Both blue cheese and feta cheese are high in calcium. Blue cheese has a little more calcium ( 10%) than feta cheese by weight - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.