Blue Cheese -
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1. Blue Cheese Facts
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3. Types of Blue Cheese
4. Blue Cheese Nutritional Value
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Blue Cheese Facts
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Types of Blue Cheese
Types of Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese Nutritional Value
Blue Cheese ( Nutritional value )
Value per 100 g
Cheese, blue
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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353
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17.6
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Protein
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g
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21.40
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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28.74
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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2.34
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.0
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Total Sugars
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g
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0.50
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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528
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52.8
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.31
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1.7
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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23
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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387
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Potassium, K
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mg
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256
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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1146
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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2.66
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17.7
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.040
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.009
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Selenium, Se
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µg
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14.5
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.0
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.029
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.382
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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1.016
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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1.729
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.166
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Folate (B-9)
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µg
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36
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Choline, total
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mg
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15.4
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Vitamin (B-12)
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µg
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1.22
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Vitamin A, RAE
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µg
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198
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Retinol
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µg
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192
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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721
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14.4
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.25
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
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µg
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0.5
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Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
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µg
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0.5
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Vitamin D
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IU
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21
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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µg
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2.4
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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µg
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74
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Beta-Cryptoxanthin
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µg
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0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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µg
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0
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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18.669
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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7.778
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.800
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Cholesterol
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mg
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75
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA
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