Calories in Cheese, swiss
Generic food Dairy and Eggs
Cheese, swiss contains 393 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and egg products on FoodFactly, where the median is 181 kcal per 100 g across 310 foods.
100 g provides 128% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 68% of the Daily Value for calcium and 55% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 393 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 31 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat C | 18.2 g | 91% |
| Trans fat C | 0.99 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 93 mg | 31% |
| Sodium M | 187 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.4 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars M | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 27 g | 54% |
| Vitamin A ? | 288 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.011 mg | 0.9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.064 mg | 0.4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.35 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.071 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 3.1 µg | 128% |
| Choline ? | 13.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 890 mg | 68% |
| Iron M | 0.13 mg | 0.7% |
| Magnesium M | 33 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus M | 574 mg | 46% |
| Potassium M | 72 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 4.4 mg | 40% |
| Copper M | 0.047 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.026 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 30 µg | 55% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 71%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein27 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and egg products (median 4.7 g)
- Fat31 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 8.3 g)
- Saturated fat18.2 gin the top quarter of dairy and egg products (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium187 mgabove the median for dairy and egg products (median 129 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water37.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.4 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Leucine ? | 3 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.6 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.78 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.29 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.7 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1.7 g |
| Valine ? | 2.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.93 g |
| Histidine ? | 1.1 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.91 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 5.7 g |
| Glycine M | 0.51 g |
| Proline M | 3.7 g |
| Serine M | 1.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.009 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.13 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.68 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.54 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.33 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.77 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.88 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 2.9 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 8.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.046 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.57 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.31 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.009 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.1 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.69 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.46 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 6.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.73 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.035 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.79 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.032 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (16)
| Beta-carotene M | 61 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 1 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 8 µg |
| Retinol M | 283 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 2 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.07 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 37.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,645 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,047 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 6.3 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 10 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 393 kcal |
| Protein | 27 g | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 31 g | 31 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 185 mg |
Other forms of Cheese
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, lactose reduced | 74 | 12.4 g | 3.2 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, parmesan, low sodium | 451 | 41.6 g | 3.7 g | 30 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, with vegetables | 67 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium | 280 | 27.5 g | 3.1 g | 17.1 g |
| Cheese, monterey, low fat | 313 | 28.2 g | 0.7 g | 21.6 g |
| Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 1% milkfat, no sodium added | 72 | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
| Cheese, pasteurized process, cheddar or American, low sodium | 376 | 22.2 g | 1.6 g | 31.2 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low sodium | 374 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 27.4 g |
| Cheese, swiss, low fat | 179 | 28.4 g | 3.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Cheese, muenster, low fat | 271 | 24.7 g | 3.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat | 141 | 31.7 g | 3.5 g | 0 g |
| Cheese, cottage, with vegetables | 95 | 10.9 g | 3 g | 4.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imitation cheese, american or cheddar, low cholesterol | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Imitation cheese | 390 | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Queso cotija | 351 | 23.8 g | 2.7 g | 27.2 g |
| Queso Anejo, aged Mexican cheese | 373 | 21.4 g | 4.6 g | 30 g |
| Cheese food, pasteurized process, swiss | 323 | 21.9 g | 4.5 g | 24.1 g |
| Cheese food, cold pack, American | 331 | 19.7 g | 8.3 g | 24.5 g |
| Queso Asadero | 297 | 22.1 g | 2.4 g | 22.1 g |
| Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg yolk | 334 | 16.2 g | 1 g | 28.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese?
100 g of cheese has 393 kcal. 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g): about 110 kcal. 1 cubic inch (15 g): about 59 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 111 kcal.
Is cheese high in protein?
Cheese contains 27 g of protein per 100 g (54% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.5 g in 1 slice, 1 oz (28 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and egg products, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in cheese?
Cheese has 1.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese?
Cheese contains 31 g of fat per 100 g, of which 18.2 g is saturated (91% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (128% DV), calcium (68% DV), selenium (55% DV), phosphorus (46% DV) and zinc (40% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese?
100 g contains 187 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171251. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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