Blue cheese: calories and nutrition facts
Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.
Summary per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 oz (28 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 353 cal | 100 cal | 5% |
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 5.3 g | 26% |
| Trans Fat | no data | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 21 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1,146 mg | 325 mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 6.1 g | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 150 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 73 mg | 2% |
Full nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 oz (28 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 353 cal | 100 cal | 5% |
| Energy (kJ) | 1,477 kJ | 419 kJ | |
| Water | 42.4 % | 12.0 % |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 oz (28 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 6.1 g | 12% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 oz (28 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 5.3 g | 26% |
| Trans Fat | no data | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 21 mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | 2.2 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | 0.2 g | |
| Butyric acid (4:0) | 0.66 g | 0.19 g | |
| Caproic acid (6:0) | 0.36 g | 0.10 g | |
| Caprylic acid (8:0) | 0.25 g | 0.07 g | |
| Capric acid (10:0) | 0.60 g | 0.17 g | |
| Lauric acid (12:0) | 0.49 g | 0.14 g | |
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 3.30 g | 0.94 g | |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 9.15 g | 2.59 g | |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 3.24 g | 0.92 g | |
| Palmitoleic acid (16:1) | 0.82 g | 0.23 g | |
| Oleic acid (18:1) | 6.62 g | 1.88 g | |
| Gadoleic acid (20:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Erucic acid (22:1) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Linoleic acid (18:2) | 0.54 g | 0.15 g | |
| Linolenic acid (18:3) | 0.26 g | 0.07 g | |
| Stearidonic acid (18:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.00 g | 0.00 g | |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 oz (28 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1,146 mg | 325 mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 150 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 73 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 387 mg | 110 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | 0.8 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.00 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5 µg | 4.1 µg | 7% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 oz (28 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 198 µg | 56 µg | 6% |
| Retinol | 192 µg | 54 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.25 mg | 0.07 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.4 µg | 0.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.03 mg | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.38 mg | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 1.0 mg | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 1.73 mg | 0.49 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 0.05 mg | 3% |
| Folate (DFE) | 36 µg | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 µg | 0.35 µg | 14% |
| Choline | 15 mg | 4 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (3.5 oz) | Per 1 oz (28 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | 5.11 g | 1.45 g | |
| Alcohol (ethyl) | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.
The USDA data has no value for this nutrient in Blue cheese.
Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.
Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.
Questions about Blue cheese
How many calories are in Blue cheese?
Blue cheese has 353 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 1 oz (28 g), that is 100 calories.
Where do the values for Blue cheese come from?
From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.
Do the values apply to the brand I buy?
Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.
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Data source
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 172175: “Cheese, blue”.
Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.