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Cheese, blue

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cheese, blue's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

18%

353 kcal Calories

43%

21.4 g Protein

2.3 g Carbs

37%

28.7 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 16/100

How many beneficial nutrients Cheese, blue delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Cheese, blue come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

353 kcal / serving

3% from carbs

Carbs 3%

2.3 g per serving
Fat 73%

28.7 g per serving
Protein 24%

21.4 g per serving

What Cheese, blue is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B1251% Protein43% Calcium41% Pantothenic Acid (B5)35% Phosphorus31% Riboflavin (B2)29% Selenium26% Zinc24% Vitamin A (RAE)22% Vitamin B610%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	2.3 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.5 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	28.7 g	37%
Saturated Fat	18.7 g	93%
Monounsaturated Fat	7.8 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.8 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	264.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	536.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	658.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	361.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	247.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	601.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	491.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	3,301.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	9,153.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	3,235.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	816.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	6,622.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	536.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	21.4 g	43%
Histidine	758.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	1,124.0 mg	—
Leucine	1,919.0 mg	—
Lysine	1,852.0 mg	—
Methionine	584.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	1,087.0 mg	—
Threonine	785.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	312.0 mg	—
Valine	1,556.0 mg	—
Alanine	644.0 mg	—
Arginine	711.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	1,436.0 mg	—
Cystine	107.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	5,179.0 mg	—
Glycine	406.0 mg	—
Proline	2,100.0 mg	—
Serine	1,120.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	1,295.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	198.0 mcg	22%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg	3%
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin K	2.4 mcg	2%
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	2%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	29%
Niacin (B3)	1.0 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	10%
Folate (B9)	36.0 mcg	9%
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg	51%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	1.7 mg	35%
Choline	15.4 mg	3%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	528.0 mg	41%
Iron	0.3 mg	2%
Magnesium	23.0 mg	5%
Phosphorus	387.0 mg	31%
Potassium	256.0 mg	5%
Sodium	1,395.0 mg	61%
Zinc	2.7 mg	24%
Copper	0.0 mg	4%
Manganese	0.0 mg	0%
Selenium	14.5 mcg	26%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	75.0 mg	25%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	5.1 g	—

About Cheese, blue

Blue cheese is a family of bold, pungent cheeses shot through with blue-green veins of edible mold, which is deliberately introduced and gives the cheese its sharp, tangy, sometimes peppery bite. From Roquefort to Stilton to Gorgonzola, it is a love-it-or-hate-it classic that crumbles rather than slices.

It packs concentrated nutrition — around 353 calories per 100 grams — with protein, calcium and vitamin B12. It is also one of the saltier cheeses, since salt is central to how it is made, and it is high in saturated fat, so a little goes a long way.

Because its flavor is so intense, blue cheese is naturally used sparingly — crumbled over a salad, melted into a sauce or dotted on a board. That built-in restraint keeps portions small while still delivering plenty of taste and a useful hit of calcium.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese, blue?

There are 353 calories in 100 g of Cheese, blue, or about 100 calories in 1 oz (28 g).

How much protein is in Cheese, blue?

Cheese, blue contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Cheese, blue?

Cheese, blue has 2.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Cheese, blue?

Cheese, blue provides 28.7 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Cheese, blue a good source of?

Cheese, blue is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (51% DV), Protein (43% DV), Calcium (41% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (35% DV), Phosphorus (31% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (29% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.