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Blue Cheese

Blue Cheese is a mold‑ripened cheese popular in European cuisines (think Roquefort, Gorgonzola) and commonly used crumbled on salads, in dressings, or melted into sauces. It is prized for its sharp, tangy flavor and characteristic blue veins. Nutritionally, Blue Cheese is a concentrated source of protein, providing about 21.4g of protein per 100g, and it also contributes calcium and vitamin B12. Because it’s a full‑fat, aged cheese it delivers substantial saturated fat and sodium, so smaller portions are typical in recipes. From a health perspective it supplies high‑quality protein and useful amounts of bone‑supporting minerals, but its richness and saltiness mean it’s best enjoyed in moderation or substituted with lower‑fat alternatives when you need a lighter option.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~4.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D+

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

353 kcal

18% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

21 g

43% RDI

Fat

29 g

19g sat fat

Carbs

2.3 g

1% RDI

Sugar

0.5 g

1% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

1.1 g

23% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D+ · 4.9 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Blue Cheese healthy?

Blue Cheese is rated D+ on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Blue Cheese?

Blue Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Blue Cheese gluten free?

Yes, Blue Cheese is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Blue Cheese?

100g of Blue Cheese contains 353 kcal, 21.4g protein, 2.34g carbohydrates, 28.7g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Blue Cheese vegetarian?

Yes, Blue Cheese is vegetarian but not vegan.

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