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Cheese Roquefort

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese, roquefort

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 79% of the daily recommended Sodium, making Cheese Roquefort one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (21.5g) and fat (30.6g) are substantial, making Cheese Roquefort a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese Roquefort packs 369 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 1809mg per 100g (79% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Roquefort delivers meaningful amounts of 13 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories369KCAL
Protein21.5G
Fat30.6G
Carbs2G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

369kcal
  • Protein23%21.5 g
  • Fat75%30.6 g
  • Carbs2%2 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water39.4G
Energy369KCAL
Protein21.5G
Total lipid (fat)30.6G
Carbohydrate, by difference2.0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol90.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.04MG
Riboflavin0.59MG
Niacin0.73MG
Vitamin B-60.12MG
Folate, total49.0UG
Vitamin B-120.64UG
Vitamin A, RAE294UG
Calcium, Ca662MG
Iron, Fe0.56MG
Magnesium, Mg30.0MG
Phosphorus, P392MG
Potassium, K91.0MG
Sodium, Na1809MG
Zinc, Zn2.1MG
Copper, Cu0.03MG
Manganese, Mn0.03MG
Selenium, Se14.5UG
Energy1544kJ
Ash6.4G
Pantothenic acid1.7MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food49.0UG
Folate, DFE49.0UG
Retinol290UG
Vitamin A, IU1047IU
Fatty acids, total saturated19.3G
SFA 4:00.88G
SFA 6:00.66G
SFA 8:00.67G
SFA 10:02.2G
SFA 12:01.3G
SFA 14:03.3G
SFA 16:06.6G
SFA 18:03.1G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated8.5G
MUFA 16:10.73G
MUFA 18:17.5G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.3G
PUFA 18:20.62G
PUFA 18:30.70G
PUFA 20:40G
Tryptophan0.30G
Threonine0.96G
Isoleucine1.2G
Leucine2.1G
Lysine1.8G
Methionine0.56G
Cystine0.13G
Phenylalanine1.0G
Tyrosine1.0G
Valine1.6G
Arginine0.71G
Histidine0.60G
Alanine0.97G
Aspartic acid1.2G
Glutamic acid3.7G
Glycine0.15G
Proline2.1G
Serine1.8G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
oz (28.35g)1056.1g8.7g0.6g
package (3 oz) (85g)31418.3g26g1.7g

Scaled from Cheese Roquefort's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Roquefort is a excellent source of Sodium (79% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cheese Roquefort is a excellent source of Calcium (51% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Roquefort is a excellent source of Protein (43% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Roquefort is a good source of Zinc (19% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 1809mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Roquefort should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Roquefort fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 21.5g protein and only 2.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Sodium: top 1% (#83 of 8,262)
  • Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Protein: top 22% (#1,818 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories369
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.6G39%
Cholesterol 90.0MG30%
Sodium 1809MG79%
Total Carbohydrate 2.0G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 21.5G43%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 662MG51%
Iron 0.56MG3%
Potassium 91.0MG2%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 171250.

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