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Blue cheese nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

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*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Blue cheese

Blue cheese
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 353
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 2.34 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 oz (28.35 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 12 (acidic)
Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. 0mg
TOP 4% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 96% of foods
TOP 6% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 94% of foods
TOP 6% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 94% of foods
TOP 7% Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 93% of foods
TOP 12% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 88% of foods

Blue cheese calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 353
Calories in 1 oz 100 28.35 g
Calories in 1 cubic inch 60 17 g
Calories in 1 cup, crumbled, not packed 477 135 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80% 9%
Calcium: 528 mg of 1,000 mg 53%
Iron: 0.31 mg of 8 mg 4%
Magnesium: 23 mg of 420 mg 5%
Phosphorus: 387 mg of 700 mg 55%
Potassium: 256 mg of 3,400 mg 8%
Sodium: 1146 mg of 2,300 mg 50%
Zinc: 2.66 mg of 11 mg 24%
Copper: 0.04 mg of 1 mg 4%
Manganese: 0.009 mg of 2 mg 0%
Selenium: 14.5 µg of 55 µg 26%
Choline: 15.4 mg of 550 mg 3%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
1146 mg
TOP 4%
Calcium
528 mg
TOP 6%
Phosphorus
387 mg
TOP 12%
Zinc
2.66 mg
TOP 33%
Potassium
256 mg
TOP 47%
Magnesium
23 mg
TOP 50%
Selenium
14.5 µg
TOP 54%
Choline
15.4 mg
TOP 80%
Iron
0.31 mg
TOP 84%
Copper
0.04 mg
TOP 85%
Manganese
0.009 mg
TOP 93%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Vitamin A: 721 IU of 5,000 IU 14%
Vitamin E : 0.25 mg of 15 mg 2%
Vitamin D: 0.5 µg of 10 µg 5%
Vitamin C: 0 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.029 mg of 1 mg 2%
Vitamin B2: 0.382 mg of 1 mg 29%
Vitamin B3: 1.016 mg of 16 mg 6%
Vitamin B5: 1.729 mg of 5 mg 35%
Vitamin B6: 0.166 mg of 1 mg 13%
Folate: 36 µg of 400 µg 9%
Vitamin B12: 1.22 µg of 2 µg 51%
Vitamin K: 2.4 µg of 120 µg 2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B2
0.382 mg
TOP 19%
Vitamin A
721 IU
TOP 22%
Vitamin B5
1.729 mg
TOP 28%
Folate
36 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin B12
1.22 µg
TOP 39%
Vitamin D
0.5 µg
TOP 48%
Vitamin B6
0.166 mg
TOP 53%
Vitamin K
2.4 µg
TOP 63%
Vitamin B3
1.016 mg
TOP 68%
Vitamin E
0.25 mg
TOP 71%
Vitamin B1
0.029 mg
TOP 83%
Vitamin C
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

21% 28% 3% 42% 6%
Protein:
Daily Value: 43%
21.4 g of 50 g
43%
Fats:
Daily Value: 44%
28.74 g of 65 g
44%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
2.34 g of 300 g
1%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
42.41 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
5.11 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 335% 225% 241% 211% 265% 167% 187% 257% 325%
Tryptophan: 312 mg of 280 mg 111%
Threonine: 785 mg of 1,050 mg 75%
Isoleucine: 1124 mg of 1,400 mg 80%
Leucine: 1919 mg of 2,730 mg 70%
Lysine: 1852 mg of 2,100 mg 88%
Methionine: 584 mg of 1,050 mg 56%
Phenylalanine: 1087 mg of 1,750 mg 62%
Valine: 1556 mg of 1,820 mg 85%
Histidine: 758 mg of 700 mg 108%

Fat type information

69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g

Fiber content ratio for Blue cheese

21% 79%
Sugar: 0.5 g
Fiber: 0 g
Other: 1.84 g

All nutrients for Blue cheese per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 353kcal 18% 23% 7.5 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 21.4g 51% 21% 7.6 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 28.74g 44% 7% 1.2 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 2.34g N/A 65% 23.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 2.34g 1% 67% 12 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 75mg 25% 24% 5 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 5% 48% 4.4 times less than EggEgg
Iron 0.31mg 4% 84% 8.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 528mg 53% 6% 4.2 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 256mg 8% 47% 1.7 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 23mg 5% 50% 6.1 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 0.5g N/A 71% 17.9 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.04mg 4% 85% 3.6 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.66mg 24% 33% 2.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 387mg 55% 12% 2.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 1146mg 50% 4% 2.3 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 721IU 14% 22% 23.2 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 22% 25%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2% 71% 5.8 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 14.5µg 26% 54%
Manganese 0.01mg 0% 93%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 2% 83% 9.2 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 29% 19% 2.9 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 1.02mg 6% 68% 9.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.73mg 35% 28% 1.5 times more than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 13% 53% 1.4 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 51% 39% 1.7 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2% 63% 42.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 36µg 9% 39% 1.7 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 18.67g 93% 6% 3.2 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 7.78g N/A 21% 1.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g N/A 51% 59 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.31mg 0% 48% Equal to Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.79mg 0% 65% 1.1 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 1.12mg 0% 54% 1.2 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.92mg 0% 55% 1.3 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 1.85mg 0% 59% 4.1 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.58mg 0% 59% 6.1 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 1.09mg 0% 51% 1.6 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.56mg 0% 44% 1.3 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.76mg 0% 56% Equal to Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 353
% Daily Value*
45%
Total Fat 29g
86%
Saturated Fat 19g
Trans Fat g
25%
Cholesterol 75mg
0%
Sodium 1,146mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 21g
Vitamin D 21mcg 4%

Calcium 528mg 53%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 256mg 8%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Blue cheese nutrition infographic

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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/nutrients

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