Cheese, Swiss

Serving Size 1 cup, diced

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Cheese, Swiss with a serving size of 1 cup, diced has a total of 518.76 calories with 40.91 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 132 grams of food and contains 368.19 calories from fat. This item is classified as dairy and egg products foods.

This food is a good source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin a, rae, riboflavin, vitamin b-12, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, valine and histidine but is high in fat, cholesterol and saturated fats. Cheese, Swiss is a high fat food because 70.98% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.

Protein 70% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 70% of the recommended daily needs of protein.

Fat 63% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 63% of the recommended daily intake of fat.

Calcium 90% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 90% of the recommended daily needs of calcium.

Phosphorus 61% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 61% of the recommended daily needs of phosphorus.

Zinc 52% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 52% of the recommended daily needs of zinc.

Selenium 72% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 72% of the recommended daily needs of selenium.

Vitamin A, RAE 42% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 42% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin a, rae.

Riboflavin 31% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 31% of the recommended daily needs of riboflavin.

Vitamin B-12 168% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 168% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin b-12.

Tryptophan 161% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 161% of the recommended daily needs of tryptophan.

Threonine 105% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 105% of the recommended daily needs of threonine.

Isoleucine 164% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 164% of the recommended daily needs of isoleucine.

Leucine 140% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 140% of the recommended daily needs of leucine.

Lysine 138% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 138% of the recommended daily needs of lysine.

Methionine 83% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 83% of the recommended daily needs of methionine.

Phenylalanine 102% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 102% of the recommended daily needs of phenylalanine.

Tyrosine 93% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 93% of the recommended daily needs of tyrosine.

Valine 181% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 181% of the recommended daily needs of valine.

Histidine 155% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 155% of the recommended daily needs of histidine.

Cholesterol 41% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 41% of the recommended daily intake of cholesterol.

Saturated Fats 120% of DV

A serving of 132 grams of cheese, swiss has 120% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 518.76		Calories from Fat 368
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.9g		63%
	Saturated Fat 24.1g	120%
	Trans Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 122.8mg		41%
Sodium 246.8mg		10%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars 0g
Protein 36g

Vitamin A 28%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 90%	Iron 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Vitamin A	1382.04 IU	28%
→ Vitamin A, RAE	380.16 µg	42%
→ Alpha Carotene	1.32 µg	-
→ Beta Carotene	80.52 µg	-
→ Beta Cryptoxanthin	2.64 µg	-
→ Lutein + zeaxanthin	10.56 µg	-
→ Lycopene	1.32 µg	-
Vitamin B-12	4.04 µg	168%
Vitamin B-6	0.09 mg	5%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
→ Vitamin D2	0 µg	-
→ Vitamin D3	0 µg	-
Vitamin E	0.79 mg	5%
→ Beta Tocopherol	0.03 mg	-
→ Delta Tocopherol	0 mg	-
→ Gamma Tocopherol	0.09 mg	-
→ Alpha Tocotrienol	0.17 mg	-
→ Beta Tocotrienol	0 mg	-
→ Delta Tocotrienol	0 mg	-
→ Gamma Tocotrienol	0 mg	-
Vitamin K	1.85 µg	2%

Vitamins are organic compounds required by your body to grow and develop normally. A balanced diet with a variety of foods is the best way to get the 13 different vitamins that your body requires.

Carbohydrates

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Carbohydrate	1.9 g	1%
Sugars	0 g	0%
→ Sucrose	0 g	-
→ Glucose	0 g	-
→ Fructose	0 g	-
→ Lactose	0 g	-
→ Maltose	0 g	-
→ Galactose	0 g	-
Fiber	0 g	0%

Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, saccharides, sugars or starches are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for your body. Once ingested your body transforms carbohydrates into glucose which is used by your body as an energy source for your cells, tissues and organs.

Fats & Fatty Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Fat	40.91 g	63%
Saturated Fats	24.06 g	120%
→ Butyric Acid	0.9 g	-
→ Caproic Acid	0.72 g	-
→ Caprylic Acid	0.43 g	-
→ Capric Acid	1.01 g	-
→ Lauric Acid	1.16 g	-
→ Myristic Acid	3.85 g	-
→ Palmitic Acid	11.03 g	-
→ Stearic Acid	4.22 g	-
→ Arachidic Acid	0.06 g	-
→ Behenic Acid	0.02 g	-
→ Lignoceric Acid	0.01 g	-
Monounsaturated Fats	10.62 g	-
→ Myristoleic Acid	0.39 g	-
→ Pentadecenoic Acid	0 g	-
→ Palmitoleic Acid	0.75 g	-
→ Heptadecenoic Acid	0.25 g	-
→ Oleic Acid	9.32 g	-
→ Gadoleic Acid	0.08 g	-
→ Erucic Acid	0 g	-
→ Nervonic Acid	0 g	-
Polyunsaturated Fats	1.77 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)	1.43 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)	0.17 g	-
→ Alpha-linolenic Acid	0.17 g	-
→ Gamma-linolenic Acid	0 g	-
→ Parinaric Acid	0 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2)	0.01 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:3)	0.05 g	-
→ Arachidonic Acid	0.06 g	-
→ Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	-
→ Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.02 g	-
→ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	-
Trans Fats	1.3 g	7%
Total trans-monoenoic	1.05 g	-
Total trans-polyenoic	0.26 g	-

Fat is important in your diet because it gives you energy and helps your body absorb vitamins. Fat is stored in your body in the form of fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified in three different types or families: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.

Proteins & Amino Acids

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Protein	35.59 g	70%
→ Alanine	1.21 g	-
→ Arginine	1.22 g	-
→ Aspartic acid	2.07 g	-
→ Cystine	0.38 g	-
→ Glutamic acid	7.53 g	-
→ Glycine	0.67 g	-
→ Histidine	1.41 g	155%
→ Isoleucine	2.03 g	164%
→ Leucine	3.91 g	140%
→ Lysine	3.41 g	138%
→ Methionine	1.03 g	83%
→ Phenylalanine	2.19 g	102%
→ Proline	4.87 g	-
→ Serine	2.16 g	-
→ Threonine	1.37 g	105%
→ Tryptophan	0.53 g	161%
→ Tyrosine	2.23 g	93%
→ Valine	2.82 g	181%

Proteins are present in every cell of your body and are crucial to build and maintain your bones, muscles and skin. Sources of proteins include meat, dairy products, nuts, beans and some grains. It is important to eat foods with the appropriate amount of dietary protein every day because your body does not store protein in the same way fats and carbohydrates are stored.

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Calcium	1174.8 mg	90%
Copper	0.06 mg	7%
Iron	0.17 mg	1%
Magnesium	43.56 mg	10%
Manganese	0.03 mg	1%
Phosphorus	757.68 mg	61%
Potassium	95.04 mg	2%
Selenium	39.6 µg	72%
Sodium	246.84 mg	10%
Zinc	5.77 mg	52%

Minerals are chemical elements required by your body to grow and stay healthy. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals. Macrominerals are needed by your body needs in larger amounts, while trace minerals are needed by your body in small amounts.

Sterols

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Cholesterol	122.76 mg	41%

Cholesterol is a fat like chemical compound that your body requires to build cell membranes and to produce vitamin D and hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Although your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, this nutrient is commonly found in foods like meat, eggs and cheese.

Miscellaneous

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Alcohol	0 g	-
Ash	3.92 g	-
Caffeine	0 mg	-
Theobromine	0 mg	-
Water	49.67 g	-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Cheese, Swiss with 518.76calories? A brisk walk for 113 minutes, jogging for 53 minutes, or hiking for 86 minutes will help your burn off the calories in cheese, swiss.

Burn off time varies based on your weight, physical activity and exercise intensity. The following physical activity table contains an estimated burn off time for a person weighting 154 lbs.

Physical Activity	Burn Off Time
Bicycling - 10 mph or less	108 minutes
Dancing	94 minutes
Golfing	94 minutes
Hiking	86 minutes
Light Gardening	94 minutes
Stretching	173 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph	113 minutes
Weight Training - light workout	144 minutes
Aerobics	65 minutes
Basketball	71 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more	53 minutes
Running - 5 mph	53 minutes
Swimming	61 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph	68 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout	71 minutes

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Footnotes

Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Factors like age, gender and level of physical activity may affect your daily required values.
Nutrition data based on the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28.
The editorial opinions regarding food value or quality in this website are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace medical advice or a nutritionist guidance.

Dietary Recommendations

A healthy eating pattern that accounts for all foods and beverages within an appropriate calorie level could help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Healthy eating habits include the following:

Vegetables from all subgroups, including dark, green, red and orange vegetables and also beans and peas
A variety of whole fruits
Grains with at least half of which are whole grains
Low or fat free dairy products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages
Protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs and nuts
Oils with limited amounts of saturated fats and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium