Cheese, roquefort has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Riboflavin.
With 21.52 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Cheese, roquefort has been given a composite ranking of 4, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 75% | |
Calories from Carbs | 2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 1048.7 IU | 21% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 294.5 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.71 mg | 41.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 0.71 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 49 mcg | 12.3% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 1.8 mg | 17.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 663.2 mg | 66.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.71 mg | 3.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 392.6 mg | 39.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 91 mg | 2.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 1812.4 mg | 75.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 2.1 mg | 14.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 14.5 mcg | 20.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 2.12 g | 0.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0.4 mg | |||
Threonine | 1.1 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 1.1 mg | |||
Leucine | 2.1 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.7 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 1.1 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 1.1 mg | |||
Valine | 1.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.7 mg | |||
Alanine | 1.1 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.5 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 2.1 mg | |||
Serine | 1.8 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 30.7 g | 47.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 Calories from Fat 78
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7 g 13.4%
Saturated Fat 5.5 g 27.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 25.6 mg 8.5%
Sodium 513.8 mg 21.4%
Total Carbohydrates 0.6 g 0.2%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars
Protein 6.1 g 12.2%
Vitamin A 5.9% Vitamin C
Calcium 18.8% Iron 1.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 176
Protein 12.1 g | Carbs 21.9 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 26
Protein | Carbs | Fat 1 g
Per 100g | Calories 349
Protein 8 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 35 g
Per 100g | Calories 286
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 28.6 g | Fat 15.2 g