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Swiss cheese
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 393 kcal —
- Protein 27 g 54%
- Carbohydrate 1.4 g 1%
- Fat 31 g 40%
- Saturated fat 18 g 91%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 187 mg 8%
- Cholesterol 93 mg 31%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 288 µg 32%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.6 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.3 mg 23%
- Niacin (B3) 0.06 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.35 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 3.1 µg 128%
- Choline 13.8 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 890 mg 68%
- Iron 0.13 mg 1%
- Magnesium 33 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 574 mg 46%
- Potassium 72 mg 2%
- Zinc 4.4 mg 40%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 30 µg 55%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 393 | 27 g | 1.4 g | 31 g |
| 1 × cup, diced | 132 g | 519 | 36 g | 1.9 g | 41 g |
| 1 × cup, melted | 244 g | 959 | 66 g | 3.5 g | 76 g |
| 1 × cup, shredded | 108 g | 424 | 29 g | 1.6 g | 34 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 111 | 7.6 g | 0.4 g | 8.8 g |
| 1 × cubic inch | 15 g | 59 | 4 g | 0.2 g | 4.6 g |
| 1 × slice (1 oz) | 28 g | 110 | 7.5 g | 0.4 g | 8.7 g |
| 2 × cup, diced | 264 g | 1038 | 71 g | 3.8 g | 82 g |
| ½ × cup, diced | 66 g | 259 | 18 g | 1 g | 21 g |
| 3 × cup, diced | 396 g | 1556 | 107 g | 5.7 g | 123 g |
| 4 × cup, diced | 528 g | 2075 | 142 g | 7.6 g | 164 g |
Similar foods
- Low fat Swiss cheeselow fat179 kcal / 100 g
- Swiss cheese foodpasteurized process323 kcal / 100 g
- Emmental Swiss cheeseemmental404 kcal / 100 g
- Light Swiss cheeselight311 kcal / 100 g
- Low sodium Swiss cheeselow sodium374 kcal / 100 g
- Sveitser hard cheese364 kcal / 100 g
- Gruyere cheese413 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese334 kcal / 100 g
- Cheshire cheese387 kcal / 100 g
- Swiss pasteurized process cheese334 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Swiss cheese
What is Swiss cheese, and why does it have holes?
Swiss cheese is a mild, firm cheese with a buttery, slightly nutty flavour. In classic Emmental-style cheese, bacteria produce carbon dioxide as it matures, forming the characteristic holes.
How do you melt Swiss cheese without it turning stringy or oily?
Grate it first and melt it gently over low heat, stirring into a little warm liquid such as milk or white wine. Avoid boiling it; high heat can make the fat separate and the cheese turn tough.
What can you cook with Swiss cheese?
Use it in fondue, croque-monsieur, toasted cheese sandwiches, or savoury bakes. It melts smoothly over potatoes and vegetables, and pairs especially well with ham, mushrooms and mustard.
Can you freeze Swiss cheese?
Yes. Wrap it tightly in portions and freeze for up to about six months; thaw it overnight in the fridge. The texture may become crumbly, so thawed cheese is best grated into cooked dishes.
How should you store Swiss cheese after opening it?
Wrap it in cheese paper or baking paper, then keep it in a covered container in the fridge to limit drying while allowing a little airflow. Cut away a dry edge before serving; discard it if you see mould on sliced or grated cheese.
Is Swiss cheese high in protein?
A slice of about 28 g provides 7.5 g of protein. Swiss cheese is also high in calcium and zinc, with 890 mg and 4.4 mg respectively per 100 g.
Is Swiss cheese high in saturated fat?
Yes. A 28 g slice contains 5.1 g of saturated fat, so it is a rich cheese; its total fat in the same portion is 8.7 g.
Is Swiss cheese the same as Emmental?
Not always: Swiss cheese is a broad name for Swiss-style cheeses, while Emmental is a particular cheese traditionally associated with Switzerland. Emmental-style cheese often has larger holes and a sweeter, nuttier flavour.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171251 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
