Blue cheese
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 359 kcal |
| Protein | 19.9 g |
| Fat | 30.0 g |
| Carbs | 0.1 g |
Blue cheese is a category of mould-ripened cheese — including varieties such as Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Stilton — characterised by blue-green veining and a sharp, pungent flavour. It is used crumbled over salads, melted into sauces, spread on bread or served on cheese boards, typically in small portions of 20–30 g. Per 100 g, blue cheese provides 359 kcal, 19.9 g of protein, 30 g of fat and just 0.1 g of carbohydrates, making it essentially sugar- and fibre-free. It is notably high in sodium (850 mg per 100 g) and calcium (494 mg per 100 g), and also supplies 356 mg of phosphorus and 294 mcg of vitamin A per 100 g. No glycemic index is applicable given its negligible carbohydrate content. Blue cheese fits vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, keto, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in blue cheese?
Blue cheese contains 359 kcal per 100 g. A typical crumbled serving of around 28 g (one ounce) comes to roughly 100 kcal.
How much calcium is in blue cheese?
Blue cheese provides 494 mg of calcium per 100 g, which is a substantial amount relative to most dairy products. Even a 30 g portion delivers close to 150 mg of calcium.
Is blue cheese keto-friendly?
Yes — blue cheese contains only 0.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, making it one of the more keto-compatible cheeses available. Its high fat content (30 g per 100 g) also aligns well with ketogenic macronutrient targets.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 359 kcal |
| Protein | 19.9 g |
| Fat | 30.0 g |
| Carbs | 0.10 g |
| Sugars | 0.10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 19.3 g |
| Monounsaturated | 7.8 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.90 g |
| Trans | 0.60 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.17 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.45 g |
| Cholesterol | 90.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 494 mg |
| Iron | 0.31 mg |
| Magnesium | 23.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 356 mg |
| Potassium | 128 mg |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg |
| Copper | 0.040 mg |
| Manganese | 0.030 mg |
| Selenium | 10.0 mcg |
| Iodine | 40.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 294 mcg |
| Retinol | 289 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.20 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.59 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2.4 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.035 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.40 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.0 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.90 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 47.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Choline | 15.4 mg |
