Danish Blue Cheese

Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Danamark

Danish Blue Cheese contains 393 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g) provides about 110 kcal.

Roughly 77% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 357 kcal per 100 g across 12 products.

100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for calcium and 36% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

393kcal per 100 g
21.4 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
32.1 gfat
110kcal in serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 393 kcal
Total fat L 32.1 g 41%
Saturated fat L 21.4 g 107%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 54 mg 18%
Sodium L 1,180 mg 51%
Total carbohydrates L 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber L 0 g 0%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 21.4 g 43%
Vitamin A L 321 µg36%
Vitamin C L 0 mg0%
Calcium L 536 mg41%
Iron L 0 mg0%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 23%Fat: 77%393kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 23%
  • Fat 77%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Calcium41%Vitamin A36%Vitamin C0%Iron0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein21.4 gin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 20.5 g)
  • Fat32.1 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 30 g)
  • Saturated fat21.4 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 18.5 g)
  • Sodium1,180 mgin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 1,305 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L1,070 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 393 kcal393 kcal
Protein 21.4 g21.4 g
Carbohydrates 0 g0 g
Fat 32.1 g32.1 g
Fiber 0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 1,179 mg1,180 mg

Product details

Brand
Danamark
Barcode
0711565008768
Label serving
1 ONZ (28 g)
Category
danish-blue-cheese
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, rennet, salt, penicillium roqueforti.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: MilkSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Danish Blue Cheese?

100 g of Danish Blue Cheese has 393 kcal. Serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g): about 110 kcal.

Is Danish Blue Cheese high in protein?

Danish Blue Cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1 onz, 28 g (28 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is among the highest quarter (median 20.5 g).

How many carbs are in Danish Blue Cheese?

Danish Blue Cheese has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Danish Blue Cheese?

Danish Blue Cheese contains 32.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 21.4 g is saturated (107% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Danish Blue Cheese contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (41% DV) and Vitamin A (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Danish Blue Cheese?

100 g contains 1,180 mg of sodium, 51% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated September 14, 2021. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1906890. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 7, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0711565008768. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 14, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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