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Blue cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of blue cheese contains 353 calories, with 21.4 g of protein, 2.3 g of carbohydrate and 28.7 g of fat. It provides 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 24% Carbs 3% Fat 73%
How blue cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue cheese | 353 kcal | 21.4 g | 2.3 g | 28.7 g |
| Port de Salut cheese | 352 kcal | 23.8 g | 0.6 g | 28.2 g |
| Semisoft goat cheese | 364 kcal | 21.6 g | 0.1 g | 29.8 g |
| Edam cheese | 357 kcal | 24.5 g | 1.5 g | 28 g |
| Goat cheese | 364 kcal | 21.6 g | 0.1 g | 30.5 g |
Nutrition facts for blue cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 353 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 28.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 18.7 g |
| Salt | 2.9 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in blue cheese
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 µg | 51% |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 387 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.38 mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 14.5 µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 198 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg | 10% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common blue cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of blue cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch (17 g) | 60 kcal | 3.6 g | 0.4 g | 4.9 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 98.8 kcal | 6 g | 0.6 g | 8 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 353 kcal | 21 g | 2 g | 29 g |
| 1 cup, crumbled (135 g) | 477 kcal | 29 g | 3 g | 39 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in blue cheese?
Blue cheese has 353 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in blue cheese?
Blue cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g.
Is blue cheese low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Blue cheese has 2.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is blue cheese a good source of protein?
Blue cheese provides 21.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 24% of its calories come from protein.
Are these blue cheese calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172175 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
