Cheese, blue
FDC 172175oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 25 · -10 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, blue is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 25 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 42 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (43% DV), an excellent source of calcium (41% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (22% DV). Most of its 353 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (1150 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (18.7 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 353 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 29 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 19 g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1150 mg | 50% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | |
| Protein | 21 g | 43% |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.31 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 198 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99 kcal | 5% |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 322 mg | 14% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.66 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.14 g | |
| Protein | 6 g | 12% |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.09 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 6.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 55 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172175Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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