Blue Cheese vs. Jackfruit
Nutrition comparison of Blue Cheese and Jackfruit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blue cheese
versus
jackfruit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blue cheese and jackfruit:
- Both blue cheese and jackfruit are high in potassium.
- Blue cheese has 8.9 times less carbohydrates than jackfruit.
- Blue cheese has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit.
- Blue cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and protein.
- Jackfruit has more thiamin, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Jackfruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than blue cheese.
- Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blue Cheese (Cheese, blue) and Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Blue cheese is high in calories and jackfruit has 73% less calories than blue cheese - blue cheese has 353 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blue cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to jackfruit per calorie. Blue cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:3:73 and for jackfruit, 6:88:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blue Cheese | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 88% |
| Fat | 73% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blue cheese has 8.9 times less carbohydrates than jackfruit - blue cheese has 2.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Jackfruit has signficantly more dietary fiber than blue cheese - jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blue cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Blue cheese has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit - blue cheese has 0.5g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Blue cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than jackfruit - blue cheese has 21.4g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blue cheese is high in saturated fat and jackfruit has 99% less saturated fat than blue cheese - blue cheese has 18.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Jackfruit has less cholesterol than blue cheese - blue cheese has 75mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than blue cheese - jackfruit has 13.7mg 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 38 times more Vitamin A than jackfruit - blue cheese has 198ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Blue cheese has more Vitamin D than jackfruit - blue cheese has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Blue cheese and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - blue cheese has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blue cheese and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blue cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more thiamin, however, blue cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both blue cheese and jackfruit contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blue Cheese | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.382 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 1.016 MG | 0.92 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.729 MG | 0.235 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166 MG | 0.329 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Blue cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than jackfruit - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Blue cheese and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - blue cheese has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both blue cheese and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 75% more potassium than blue cheese - blue cheese has 256mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg 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 jackfruit contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blue Cheese | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 74 UG | 61 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 157 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blue cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.264 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.264 G | 0.079 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blue cheese has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Blue Cheese | Jackfruit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.536 G | 0.015 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.536 G | 0.019 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 Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does blue cheese or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Blue cheese is high in calories and jackfruit has 70% less calories than blue cheese - blue cheese has 353 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does blue cheese or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, blue cheese has 8.9 times fewer carbohydrates than jackfruit - blue cheese has 2.3g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does blue cheese or jackfruit contain more calcium?
Blue cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than jackfruit - blue cheese has 528mg of calcium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
Does blue cheese or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both blue cheese and jackfruit are high in potassium. Jackfruit has 80% more potassium than blue cheese - blue cheese has 256mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.