Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Blue Cheese
Quick answer
Blue Cheese has 353 kcal per 100 g. 1 oz (28.4 g) has 100 kcal, 6.1 g of protein, 0.7 g of carbs and 8.1 g of fat.
- Calories
- 353kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 21.4g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 2.3g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 28.7g
- per 100 g
- Protein 24% · 21.4 g
- Carbs 3% · 2.3 g
- Fat 73% · 28.7 g
Calories in any amount of Blue Cheese
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 1 oz (28.4 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 100kcal
- Protein
- 6.1g
- Carbs
- 0.7g
- Fat
- 8.1g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 100 kcal | 6.1 g | 0.7 g | 8.1 g |
| 50 g | 177 kcal | 10.7 g | 1.2 g | 14.4 g |
| 100 g | 353 kcal | 21.4 g | 2.3 g | 28.7 g |
| 150 g | 530 kcal | 32.1 g | 3.5 g | 43.1 g |
| 200 g | 706 kcal | 42.8 g | 4.7 g | 57.5 g |
| 250 g | 883 kcal | 53.5 g | 5.9 g | 71.9 g |
| 300 g | 1,059 kcal | 64.2 g | 7 g | 86.2 g |
| 500 g | 1,765 kcal | 107 g | 11.7 g | 143.7 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1,601 kcal | 97.1 g | 10.6 g | 130.4 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz: 28.4 g | 100 kcal | 6.1 g | 0.7 g | 8.1 g |
| 1 cubic inch: 17 g | 60 kcal | 3.6 g | 0.4 g | 4.9 g |
| 1 cup, crumbled, not packed: 135 g | 477 kcal | 28.9 g | 3.2 g | 38.8 g |
Blue Cheese nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 353 kcal | – |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Total fat | 28.7 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 18.7 g | 93% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.78 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.34 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | – |
| Sodium | 1,146 mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 387 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.66 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 198 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22 µg | 51% |
| Folate (DFE) | 36 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.38 mg | 29% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.02 mg | 6% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – |
| Alcohol | 0 g | – |
| Water | 42.4 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Blue Cheese fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 2.3g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 6.1g
- Energy density
- 3.53kcal/g
- medium
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 2.3 g − 0 g = 2.3 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Blue Cheese gives 6.1 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 3.53 kcal/g, Blue Cheese is medium on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
Logging Blue Cheese: what to know
Blue cheese carries 1,146 mg of sodium in every 100 g, and feta carries 1,139 mg. Blue cheese is listed by the ounce at 28.4 g and 100 kcal, by the cubic inch and by the crumbled cup. Its macros are 28.7 g of fat, 21.4 g of protein and 2.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Cheese, blue” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 172175, retrieved . How we calculate.