Calories in
cheese, roquefort
369 kcal per 100 g Cheese, roquefort contains 369 calories per 100 grams, or about 105 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 21.5 g protein, 2.0 g carbohydrate and 30.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 2% carbohydrate, 23% protein, 75% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 105 | 6.1 g | 0.6 g | 8.7 g |
| 1 package (3 oz) | 85.0 g | 314 | 18.3 g | 1.7 g | 26.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 369 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 21.5 g | 6.1 g |
| Total fat | 30.6 g | 8.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 19.3 g | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.0 g | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,809.0 mg | 513.8 mg |
| Potassium | 91.0 mg | 25.8 mg |
| Calcium | 662.0 mg | 188.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 294.0 µg | 83.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 90.0 mg | 25.6 mg |
| Water | 39.4 g | 11.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 171250). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How cheese, roquefort compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, cheese, roquefort ranks 25 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 19% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.8 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one oz (105 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 21 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in cheese, roquefort?
Cheese, roquefort contains 369 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 105 calories per oz. It also provides 21.5 g of protein, 2.0 g of carbohydrate and 30.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of cheese, roquefort?
By calories, cheese, roquefort is roughly 2% carbohydrate, 23% protein and 75% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 21 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the cheese, roquefort I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within dairy and egg products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Cheese, roquefort". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.