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Milk and dairy products

Blue cheese (average)

Hard cheese 370 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Blue cheese (average) provides 370 kcal (1,530 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of calcium (640 mg), phosphorus (370 mg) and fat (32.6 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Hard cheese” category (“Milk and dairy products” family) of the Swiss database.

Blue cheese (average)

The essentials for 100 g

Protein19.1 g 38%
Fat32.6 g 47%
Carbohydrates0.1 g 0%
Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy370 kcal (1,530 kJ)C19%
Protein19.1 gC38%
Fat32.6 gC47%
of which saturated fat21.8 gC109%
of which polyunsaturated1.1 gCn/a
of which omega-30.3 gCn/a
Carbohydrates0.1 gC0%
of which sugars0.1 gC0%
Dietary fibre0 gC0%
Water48 gCn/a
Alcohol0 gCn/a
Minerals
Calcium640 mgC80%
Iron0.2 mgC1%
Magnesium26 mgC7%
Phosphorus370 mgC53%
Potassium130 mgC7%
Sodium1,370 mgC57%
Zinc2.2 mgC22%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0.6 µgC12%
Vitamin B120.7 µgC30%
Vitamin C0 mgC0%
Folate41 µgC20%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein38%
Fat47%
Carbohydrates0%
Dietary fibre0%
Calcium80%
Sodium57%
Phosphorus53%
Vitamin B1230%
Zinc22%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs St. Paulin cheese− 2.7 g+ 6.2 g+ 45 kcal
vs Tête de Moine− 5.1 g− 2.9 g− 46 kcal
vs Appenzeller, at least 45% fidm− 5.2 g+ 0.9 g− 13 kcal
vs Vacherin Fribourgeois− 4.4 g+ 2.2 g+ 2 kcal
vs Limburger (Münster) cheese− 0.9 g+ 11.2 g+ 97 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Blue cheese (average)?
100 g of Blue cheese (average) provides 370 kcal, i.e. 1,530 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Blue cheese (average)?
100 g provides 19.1 g of protein, i.e. 38% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Blue cheese (average)?
100 g contains 32.6 g of fat, of which 21.8 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Blue cheese (average)” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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