Dairy & eggs

Cheese, blue

FDC 172175oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 25 · -10 vs Dairy & eggs median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 21.4 g · 24%Carb 2.3 g · 3%Fat 28.7 g · 73%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories353 kcal18%
Total fat29 g37%
Saturated fat19 g94%
Cholesterol75 mg25%
Sodium1150 mg50%
Carbohydrate2.3 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.5 g
Protein21 g43%
Potassium256 mg5%
Calcium528 mg41%
Iron0.31 mg2%
Magnesium23 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A198 µg22%
Vitamin E0.25 mg2%

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FDC 172175

Original 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.

Protein43% DV
Calcium41% DV
Vitamin A22% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density25 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g21 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g1150 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

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