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Blue cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 353 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 43%
- Carbohydrate 2.3 g 1%
- Fat 29 g 37%
- Saturated fat 19 g 93%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.5 g —
- Sodium 1146 mg 50%
- Cholesterol 75 mg 25%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 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%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.38 mg 29%
- Niacin (B3) 1 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.7 mg 35%
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg 10%
- Biotin (B7) 2.1 µg 7%
- Folate (B9) 36 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 1.2 µg 51%
- Choline 15.4 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 528 mg 41%
- Iron 0.31 mg 2%
- Magnesium 23 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 387 mg 31%
- Potassium 256 mg 5%
- Zinc 2.7 mg 24%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 14.5 µg 26%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 353 | 21 g | 2.3 g | 29 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 100 | 6.1 g | 0.7 g | 8.1 g |
| 1 × cubic inch | 17 g | 60 | 3.6 g | 0.4 g | 4.9 g |
| 1 × cup, crumbled, not packed | 135 g | 477 | 29 g | 3.2 g | 39 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 200 | 12 g | 1.3 g | 16 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 50 | 3 g | 0.3 g | 4.1 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 300 | 18 g | 2 g | 24 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 400 | 24 g | 2.7 g | 33 g |
Similar foods
- Blue cheese dressing368 kcal / 100 g
- Danish blue cheese342 kcal / 100 g
- Gorgonzola blue cheeseblue mold359 kcal / 100 g
- Roquefort blue cheeseblue mold355 kcal / 100 g
- Blue cheese sauce164 kcal / 100 g
- Blue vein cheese356 kcal / 100 g
- Queso azul
- Roquefort cheeseblue369 kcal / 100 g
- Bluefort cheese405 kcal / 100 g
- Blue stilton cheese410 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Blue cheese
How much blue cheese is a typical portion?
A small piece of about 30 g is enough to add a strong, salty flavour to a salad or cheese board. That portion provides 106 kcal and 344 mg sodium.
How do you make blue cheese sauce?
Crumble blue cheese into gently warmed cream and stir over a low heat until smooth; avoid boiling, which can make the sauce split. Add black pepper, then spoon it over steak, roasted vegetables or pasta.
Can you freeze blue cheese?
Yes. Wrap it tightly or seal it in an airtight container and freeze it for up to three months; the texture may become more crumbly after thawing. Defrost it overnight in the fridge and use it in a cooked sauce or filling.
What goes well with blue cheese?
Pear, apple, walnuts and honey balance its salty tang, while celery and oatcakes make classic savoury partners. Crumble it into a pear and walnut salad, or serve it on a cheese board with fruit.
Can you use blue cheese instead of feta?
You can crumble it into salads, but blue cheese is usually more pungent and less briny than feta, so use a smaller amount. For a milder, saltier result, add a little lemon juice or olives.
What is the difference between blue cheese and Stilton?
Stilton is a particular English blue cheese, while blue cheese is the broader name for cheeses veined with mould. Blue Stilton has 353 kcal per 100 g; the figure for blue cheese is 353 kcal.
Is blue cheese a source of calcium?
Yes. Blue cheese is high in calcium, providing 528 mg per 100 g. A piece of about 30 g provides 158 mg.
Why does blue cheese have blue veins?
Cheesemakers introduce Penicillium mould into the curd, then pierce the cheese so air can reach it and the blue-green veins can develop. The mould gives the cheese its distinctive aroma and sharp flavour.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172175 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
