Cheese, Swiss
Serving Size 1 cup, melted
Nutritional Value and Analysis
Cheese, Swiss with a serving size of 1 cup, melted has a total of 958.92 calories with 75.62 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 244 grams of food and contains 680.58 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, vitamin a, rae, riboflavin, vitamin b-12, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, valine and histidine but is high in fat, energy, cholesterol and saturated fats. Cheese, Swiss is a high fat food because 70.97% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.
Protein 129% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 129% of the recommended daily needs of protein.
Fat 116% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 116% of the recommended daily intake of fat.
Energy 48% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 48% of the recommended daily intake of energy.
Calcium 167% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 167% of the recommended daily needs of calcium.
Phosphorus 112% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 112% of the recommended daily needs of phosphorus.
Zinc 97% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 97% of the recommended daily needs of zinc.
Selenium 133% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 133% of the recommended daily needs of selenium.
Vitamin A 51% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 51% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin a.
Vitamin A, RAE 78% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 78% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin a, rae.
Riboflavin 57% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 57% of the recommended daily needs of riboflavin.
Vitamin B-12 311% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 311% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin b-12.
Tryptophan 297% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 297% of the recommended daily needs of tryptophan.
Threonine 195% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 195% of the recommended daily needs of threonine.
Isoleucine 302% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 302% of the recommended daily needs of isoleucine.
Leucine 258% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 258% of the recommended daily needs of leucine.
Lysine 255% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 255% of the recommended daily needs of lysine.
Methionine 154% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 154% of the recommended daily needs of methionine.
Phenylalanine 189% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 189% of the recommended daily needs of phenylalanine.
Tyrosine 172% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 172% of the recommended daily needs of tyrosine.
Valine 335% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 335% of the recommended daily needs of valine.
Histidine 286% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 286% of the recommended daily needs of histidine.
Cholesterol 76% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 76% of the recommended daily intake of cholesterol.
Saturated Fats 222% of DV
A serving of 244 grams of cheese, swiss has 222% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, melted (244 g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 958.92 | Calories from Fat 681 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 75.6g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat 44.5g | 222% | |
| Trans Fat 2.41g | ||
| Cholesterol 226.9mg | 76% | |
| Sodium 456.3mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.5g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% | |
| Sugars 0g | ||
| Protein 66g | ||
| Vitamin A 51% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 167% | Iron 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | DV % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2554.68 IU | 51% | |
| → Vitamin A, RAE | 702.72 µg | 78% | |
| → Alpha Carotene | 2.44 µg | - | |
| → Beta Carotene | 148.84 µg | - | |
| → Beta Cryptoxanthin | 4.88 µg | - | |
| → Lutein + zeaxanthin | 19.52 µg | - | |
| → Lycopene | 2.44 µg | - | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 7.47 µg | 311% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.17 mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 0% | |
| → Vitamin D2 | 0 µg | - | |
| → Vitamin D3 | 0 µg | - | |
| Vitamin E | 1.46 mg | 10% | |
| → Beta Tocopherol | 0.05 mg | - | |
| → Delta Tocopherol | 0 mg | - | |
| → Gamma Tocopherol | 0.17 mg | - | |
| → Alpha Tocotrienol | 0.32 mg | - | |
| → Beta Tocotrienol | 0 mg | - | |
| → Delta Tocotrienol | 0 mg | - | |
| → Gamma Tocotrienol | 0 mg | - | |
| Vitamin K | 3.42 µg | 3% |
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 | 3.51 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 | 75.62 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fats | 44.47 g | 222% | |
| → Butyric Acid | 1.66 g | - | |
| → Caproic Acid | 1.32 g | - | |
| → Caprylic Acid | 0.8 g | - | |
| → Capric Acid | 1.87 g | - | |
| → Lauric Acid | 2.14 g | - | |
| → Myristic Acid | 7.12 g | - | |
| → Palmitic Acid | 20.39 g | - | |
| → Stearic Acid | 7.8 g | - | |
| → Arachidic Acid | 0.11 g | - | |
| → Behenic Acid | 0.03 g | - | |
| → Lignoceric Acid | 0.02 g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fats | 19.63 g | - | |
| → Myristoleic Acid | 0.72 g | - | |
| → Pentadecenoic Acid | 0 g | - | |
| → Palmitoleic Acid | 1.38 g | - | |
| → Heptadecenoic Acid | 0.46 g | - | |
| → Oleic Acid | 17.23 g | - | |
| → Gadoleic Acid | 0.15 g | - | |
| → Erucic Acid | 0 g | - | |
| → Nervonic Acid | 0 g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fats | 3.27 g | - | |
| → Linolenic Acid (18:2) | 2.65 g | - | |
| → Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 0.31 g | - | |
| → Alpha-linolenic Acid | 0.31 g | - | |
| → Gamma-linolenic Acid | 0 g | - | |
| → Parinaric Acid | 0 g | - | |
| → Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2) | 0.02 g | - | |
| → Eicosadienoic Acid (20:3) | 0.09 g | - | |
| → Arachidonic Acid | 0.11 g | - | |
| → Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | - | |
| → Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0.04 g | - | |
| → Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | - | |
| Trans Fats | 2.41 g | 12% | |
| Total trans-monoenoic | 1.93 g | - | |
| Total trans-polyenoic | 0.47 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 | 65.78 g | 129% | |
| → Alanine | 2.23 g | - | |
| → Arginine | 2.26 g | - | |
| → Aspartic acid | 3.83 g | - | |
| → Cystine | 0.71 g | - | |
| → Glutamic acid | 13.92 g | - | |
| → Glycine | 1.24 g | - | |
| → Histidine | 2.6 g | 286% | |
| → Isoleucine | 3.75 g | 302% | |
| → Leucine | 7.22 g | 258% | |
| → Lysine | 6.31 g | 255% | |
| → Methionine | 1.91 g | 154% | |
| → Phenylalanine | 4.06 g | 189% | |
| → Proline | 9 g | - | |
| → Serine | 4 g | - | |
| → Threonine | 2.53 g | 195% | |
| → Tryptophan | 0.98 g | 297% | |
| → Tyrosine | 4.13 g | 172% | |
| → Valine | 5.22 g | 335% |
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 | 2171.6 mg | 167% | |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.32 mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 80.52 mg | 19% | |
| Manganese | 0.06 mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 1400.56 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 175.68 mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 73.2 µg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 456.28 mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 10.66 mg | 97% |
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 | 226.92 mg | 76% |
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
Calories Burn off Time
How long would it take to burn off Cheese, Swiss with 958.92calories? A brisk walk for 208 minutes, jogging for 98 minutes, or hiking for 160 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 | 200 minutes |
| Dancing | 174 minutes |
| Golfing | 174 minutes |
| Hiking | 160 minutes |
| Light Gardening | 174 minutes |
| Stretching | 320 minutes |
| Walking - 3.5 mph | 208 minutes |
| Weight Training - light workout | 266 minutes |
| Aerobics | 120 minutes |
| Basketball | 131 minutes |
| Bicycling - 10 mph or more | 98 minutes |
| Running - 5 mph | 98 minutes |
| Swimming | 113 minutes |
| Walking - 4.5 mph | 126 minutes |
| Weight Training - vigorous workout | 131 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