At a glance
- 7.6 g protein and 110 calories per 1 oz (28 g).
- 6.9 g protein per 100 calories: #211 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #25 of 54 in dairy.
- 52 mg sodium per serving.
What is swiss cheese like to eat?
Swiss cheese is a mild, nutty cow's milk cheese known for its holes. It slices and melts well, so it is a regular on sandwiches, melts and breakfast dishes.
How can you eat more swiss cheese?
Try this
Layer in a turkey or ham sandwichMelt over a veggie burger or mushroomsAdd to an omelet with spinachCube for a snack plate with grapesIs swiss cheese good on a GLP-1?
Thin slices melted into a warm sandwich or eggs are soft and easy to eat in small amounts. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does swiss cheese compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss cheese | 1 oz | 7.6 g | 110 | 6.9 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 oz | 6.5 g | 114 | 5.7 g |
| Gouda | 1 oz | 7 g | 100 | 7 g |
| Ham | 3 oz | 17.8 g | 123 | 14.4 g |
Close to swiss cheese per calorie: goat cheese (7 g), cauliflower (7 g), kidney beans (6.9 g), broccoli (6.9 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Deli-sliced Swiss is easy to portion; compare sodium if you buy pre-packaged slices.
What's the full nutrition for swiss cheese?
| Nutrient | Per 1 oz (28 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | 393 | |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 27 g | 15% |
| Fat | 8.7 g | 31 g | |
| Saturated fat | 5.1 g | 18.2 g | 26% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 1.4 g | |
| Fiber | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 185 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 890 mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0.13 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg | 3.02 mcg | 33% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0 mcg | 0% |
USDA FoodData Central, Foundation: "Cheese, swiss". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
