Blue cheese nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.1g24% of calories
- Carbs0.7g3% of calories
- Fat8.1g73% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Blue cheese (1 oz, 28 g) has 100 calories, with 6.1 g of protein, 0.7 g of carbohydrates and 8.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B1214%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Calcium15%
- Phosphorus16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat26%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 56 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 150 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 110 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 21 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 54 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 100 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 19minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 8minRunning (6 mph)
- 14minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Blue cheese?
One serving of Blue cheese (1 oz) has 100 calories, which works out to 352 calories per 100 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Blue cheese high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 24% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Blue cheese keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.
How much sodium is in Blue cheese?
325 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Blue cheese?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
