Calories in blue cheese
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of blue cheese contains 353 kcal, with 21.4 g of protein, 2.3 g of carbohydrate and 28.7 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 piece, about 28 g — is roughly 99 kcal.
That is a fairly calorie-dense food, so portion size matters.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 piece (28 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 353 kcal | 99 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 28.7 g | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 18.7 g | 5.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 21 mg |
| Sodium | 1,146 mg | 321 mg |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 72 mg |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 148 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 42 g | 12 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 28 g | 99 | 6 g | 0.7 g | 8 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 88 | 5.4 g | 0.6 g | 7.2 g |
| 50 g | 177 | 10.7 g | 1.2 g | 14.4 g |
| 100 g | 353 | 21.4 g | 2.3 g | 28.7 g |
| 150 g | 530 | 32.1 g | 3.5 g | 43.1 g |
| 200 g | 706 | 42.8 g | 4.7 g | 57.5 g |
| 250 g | 883 | 53.5 g | 5.9 g | 71.9 g |
| 300 g | 1,059 | 64.2 g | 7 g | 86.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For blue cheese the split is:
- Protein: 21.4 g × 4 = 86 kcal — 24% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 2.3 g × 4 = 9 kcal — 3% of calories
- Fat: 28.7 g × 9 = 259 kcal — 73% of calories
- Most of the energy in blue cheese comes from fat (73% of calories).
- With 21.4 g of protein per 100 g it counts as a high-protein food.
- That is 6.1 g of protein per 100 kcal — a useful number when protein is your target.
- It is high in sodium: 1,146 mg per 100 g.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 55 g.
What actually changes the number
Blue cheese is 353 kcal per 100 g, and its intensity means a 20 g crumble (70 kcal) goes a long way. Blue cheese dressing is a separate item and mostly mayonnaise.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of blue cheese as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of blue cheese?
100 g of blue cheese contains 353 kcal (21.4 g protein, 2.3 g carbohydrate, 28.7 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of blue cheese?
A typical serving of blue cheese — 1 piece, about 28 g — has roughly 99 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in blue cheese?
Blue cheese: 21.4 g of protein per 100 g, which is high. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of blue cheese equals 200 kcal?
At 353 kcal per 100 g, about 55 g of blue cheese equals 200 kcal.
Can I track blue cheese by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies blue cheese on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 172175: "Cheese, blue". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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