Food guide

Blue Cheese Dressing

Blue Cheese Dressing is a common fat, nut or seed food; portions add up quickly.

Healthy FatsPlant-Based

Blue Cheese Dressing, a nutrient-dense healthy fats food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of blue cheese dressing for fair comparison. Typical serving: 14 g (1 tbsp) — 484 kcal per 14 g serving.

Nutrition information for Blue Cheese Dressing
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (14 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	3457 kcal	484 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	10 g	1.4 g	0.3 g
Carbohydrate	34.3 g	4.8 g	1 g
Fat	365 g	51.1 g	10.6 g
Fibre	2.9 g	0.4 g	0.1 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of blue cheese dressing, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Blue Cheese Dressing
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (14 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	14 µg	2 µg	2%
Vitamin C	0.7 mg	0.098 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0.1 µg	0.014 µg	<1%
Vitamin E	4.3 mg	0.6 mg	29%
Vitamin K	85.9 µg	12 µg	72%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	0.001 mg	<1%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	0.014 mg	8%
Niacin	0.1 mg	0.014 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.037 mg	0.005 mg	2%
Folate	5 µg	0.7 µg	1%
Vitamin B12	0.27 µg	0.038 µg	11%
Pantothenic acid	0.39 mg	0.055 mg	8%
Choline	17.9 mg	2.5 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	37 mg	5.2 mg	3%
Iron	0.09 mg	0.013 mg	<1%
Magnesium	8 mg	1.1 mg	2%
Phosphorus	74 mg	10.4 mg	6%
Potassium	88 mg	12.3 mg	2%
Sodium	642 mg	89.9 mg	28%
Zinc	0.21 mg	0.029 mg	2%
Selenium	1 µg	0.14 µg	2%
Copper	0.009 mg	0.001 mg	<1%
Manganese	0.006 mg	0.001 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat blue cheese dressing?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Blue Cheese Dressing is a common fat, nut or seed food; portions add up quickly.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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