Swiss Cheese
Moderate nutritional value
Emmental-type Swiss cheese with holes, values as sold.
Swiss cheese is the Emmental type: a firm, mild, nutty cow's-milk cheese with large holes formed by propionic bacteria during ripening, sliced for sandwiches and melted in fondue and gratins. A 30 g serving has about 120 kcal, 8 g of protein and 9 g of fat, 5.5 g of it saturated, with about 270 mg of calcium, and it is high in vitamin B12, which the same bacteria produce. It is one of the less salty cheeses, with about 55 mg of sodium per serving.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27g | 48.2% |
| Fat | 31g | 44.3% |
| Carbs | 1.4g | 0.5% |
| Simple Sugars | 0.49g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0.91g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 38g | 1.5% |
| Calories | 393 | 17.5% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 18.23 | g | 91.1% |
| Monounsaturated | 8.05 | g | 32.2% |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.34 | g | 10.3% |
| Omega-3 | 0.402 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 9 | mg | 1.0% |
| Omega-6 | 0.938 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.99 | g | 49.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.6 | mg |
| Selenium | 30 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 288 | mcg | 32.0% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.011 | mg | 0.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.302 | mg | 23.2% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.06 | mg | 0.4% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.071 | mg | 4.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 10 | mcg | 2.5% |
| vitamin B12 | 3.06 | mcg | 127.5% |
| vitamin E | 0.6 | mg | 4.0% |
| vitamin K | 1.4 | mcg | 1.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 890 | mg | 89.0% |
| iron | 0.13 | mg | 0.7% |
| magnesium | 33 | mg | 8.3% |
| phosphorus | 574 | mg | 82.0% |
| potassium | 72 | mg | 2.8% |
| sodium | 187 | mg | 8.1% |
| zinc | 4.37 | mg | 39.7% |
| copper | 0.047 | mg | 5.2% |
| manganese | 0.026 | mg | 1.1% |
| selenium | 30 | mcg | 54.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 1065 | mg | 152.1% | 234% |
| Isoleucine | 1537 | mg | 109.8% | 180% |
| Leucine | 2959 | mg | 108.4% | 171% |
| Lysine | 2585 | mg | 123.1% | 189% |
| Methionine | 1074 | mg | 102.3% | 164% |
| Phenylalanine | 3355 | mg | 191.7% | 288% |
| Threonine | 1038 | mg | 98.9% | 146% |
| Tryptophan | 401 | mg | 143.2% | 214% |
| Valine | 2139 | mg | 117.5% | 188% |
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