Roquefort Blue Cheese
The "king of blue cheeses" and France's sharpest, most venerable cheese: made from raw sheep's milk and aged in the natural Combalou caves with the blue mould Penicillium roqueforti. It contains almost no carbohydrate, so a glycemic index does not apply, and it is at once sharply salty and velvety.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A very small piece, the size of a fingertip, is enough to fill your mouth with flavour; crumble it over a walnut-and-pear or lettuce salad to boost fullness and enjoy its aged taste.
Best preparation methods
Blend a small piece with olive oil and lemon juice for an authentic, delicious French salad dressing that replaces added salt and processed sauces.
Important Nutritional Note
⚠️ Note for pregnancy: Roquefort is a soft blue cheese aged from unpasteurised milk with moulds; it is not allowed during pregnancy because of Listeria, while for healthy people it is safe and good for gut health thanks to its fermentation bacteria.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (10 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 369 kcal | 36.9 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g | 2.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 0.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 31 g | 3.1 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It provides 6 g of protein per 100 kcal, ranking 22 of 25 in Dairy & cheese (highest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Roquefort Blue Cheese good for weight loss?
It can fit a balanced plan with portion control: a 10 g portion gives 37 kcal, and what matters most is your total daily intake and the rest of the meal.
How does Roquefort Blue Cheese affect blood sugar?
Roquefort Blue Cheese contains only 2 g of available carbohydrate per 100 g, so the glycemic index does not apply and its direct effect on blood sugar is minimal. The meal’s effect depends on what you eat with it, such as bread, rice or sweetened sauces.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Roquefort Blue Cheese?
A typical 10 g portion of Roquefort Blue Cheese provides about 37 kcal, 2.2 g protein, 0.2 g carbohydrate, 3.1 g fat and 0 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.