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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Blue Cheese"
| Food Name: Blue Cheese | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 353 | Total Fat (g): 29 |
| Protein (g): 21 | Carbohydrates (g): 2 |
| Sugars (g): 1 | Net Carbs (g): 2 |
| Water (g): 42 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 19 | Cholesterol (mg): 75 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 7778 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 800 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 264 | Omega-6 (mg): 536 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 721 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 198 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 1 | Vitamin D (IU): 21 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 | Vitamin K (mcg): 2 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 | Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 2 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 36 | Food Folate (mcg): 36 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 36 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 528 | Magnesium (mg): 23 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 387 | Potassium (mg): 256 |
| Sodium (mg): 1146 | Zinc (mg): 3 |
| Selenium (mcg): 15 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 312 | Threonine (mg): 785 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1124 | Leucine (mg): 1919 |
| Lysine (mg): 1852 | Methionine (mg): 584 |
| Cystine (mg): 107 | Phenylalanine (mg): 1087 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 1295 | Valine (mg): 1556 |
| Arginine (mg): 711 | Histidine (mg): 758 |
| Alanine (mg): 644 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1436 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 5179 | Glycine (mg): 406 |
| Proline (mg): 2100 | Serine (mg): 1120 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 15 | Retinol (mcg): 192 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 74 | PRAL Score: 12 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Blue Cheese
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Blue Cheese'?
100 grams of 'Blue Cheese' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 21g (around 42% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 2g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 29g (around 37% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Blue Cheese'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Blue Cheese' provides around 353 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 18% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Blue Cheese' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Blue Cheese' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 21g protein, 2g carbs, and 29g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Blue Cheese' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Blue Cheese' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 528 mg (41% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 387 mg (31% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 15 mcg (27% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1146 mg (50% DV).
'Blue Cheese' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 256 mg (5% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 23 mg (5% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Blue Cheese in significant amounts?
'Blue Cheese' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 2 mg (40% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 1 mcg (42% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 198 mcg (22% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 721 IU (24% DV).
'Blue Cheese' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 21 IU (3% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 36 mcg (9% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 36 mcg (9% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 36 mcg (9% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Blue Cheese' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Blue Cheese' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 19 g (95% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 75 mg (25% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 1146 mg (50% of max recommended).