Cheese, Swiss

Serving Size 1 cup, shredded

Nutritional Value and Analysis

Cheese, Swiss with a serving size of 1 cup, shredded has a total of 424.44 calories with 33.47 grams of fat. The serving size is equivalent to 108 grams of food and contains 301.23 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, 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 70.97% of the total calories in this serving come from fat. Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats.

Protein 57% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 57% of the recommended daily needs of protein.

Fat 51% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 51% of the recommended daily intake of fat.

Calcium 74% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 74% of the recommended daily needs of calcium.

Phosphorus 50% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 50% of the recommended daily needs of phosphorus.

Zinc 43% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 43% of the recommended daily needs of zinc.

Selenium 59% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 59% of the recommended daily needs of selenium.

Vitamin A, RAE 35% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 35% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin a, rae.

Vitamin B-12 138% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 138% of the recommended daily needs of vitamin b-12.

Tryptophan 130% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 130% of the recommended daily needs of tryptophan.

Threonine 86% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 86% of the recommended daily needs of threonine.

Isoleucine 134% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 134% of the recommended daily needs of isoleucine.

Leucine 114% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 114% of the recommended daily needs of leucine.

Lysine 113% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 113% of the recommended daily needs of lysine.

Methionine 69% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 69% of the recommended daily needs of methionine.

Phenylalanine 83% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 83% of the recommended daily needs of phenylalanine.

Tyrosine 76% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 76% of the recommended daily needs of tyrosine.

Valine 148% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 148% of the recommended daily needs of valine.

Histidine 126% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 126% of the recommended daily needs of histidine.

Cholesterol 33% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 33% of the recommended daily intake of cholesterol.

Saturated Fats 98% of DV

A serving of 108 grams of cheese, swiss has 98% of the recommended daily intake of saturated fats.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 424.44		Calories from Fat 301
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.5g		51%
	Saturated Fat 19.7g	98%
	Trans Fat 1.07g
Cholesterol 100.4mg		33%
Sodium 202mg		8%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
	Sugars 0g
Protein 29g

Vitamin A 23%	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 74%	Iron 1%

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

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	DV %
Vitamin A	1130.76 IU	23%
→ Vitamin A, RAE	311.04 µg	35%
→ Alpha Carotene	1.08 µg	-
→ Beta Carotene	65.88 µg	-
→ Beta Cryptoxanthin	2.16 µg	-
→ Lutein + zeaxanthin	8.64 µg	-
→ Lycopene	1.08 µg	-
Vitamin B-12	3.3 µg	138%
Vitamin B-6	0.08 mg	5%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
→ Vitamin D2	0 µg	-
→ Vitamin D3	0 µg	-
Vitamin E	0.65 mg	4%
→ Beta Tocopherol	0.02 mg	-
→ Delta Tocopherol	0 mg	-
→ Gamma Tocopherol	0.08 mg	-
→ Alpha Tocotrienol	0.14 mg	-
→ Beta Tocotrienol	0 mg	-
→ Delta Tocotrienol	0 mg	-
→ Gamma Tocotrienol	0 mg	-
Vitamin K	1.51 µg	1%

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	1.56 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	33.47 g	51%
Saturated Fats	19.69 g	98%
→ Butyric Acid	0.74 g	-
→ Caproic Acid	0.59 g	-
→ Caprylic Acid	0.35 g	-
→ Capric Acid	0.83 g	-
→ Lauric Acid	0.95 g	-
→ Myristic Acid	3.15 g	-
→ Palmitic Acid	9.03 g	-
→ Stearic Acid	3.45 g	-
→ Arachidic Acid	0.05 g	-
→ Behenic Acid	0.02 g	-
→ Lignoceric Acid	0.01 g	-
Monounsaturated Fats	8.69 g	-
→ Myristoleic Acid	0.32 g	-
→ Pentadecenoic Acid	0 g	-
→ Palmitoleic Acid	0.61 g	-
→ Heptadecenoic Acid	0.2 g	-
→ Oleic Acid	7.62 g	-
→ Gadoleic Acid	0.06 g	-
→ Erucic Acid	0 g	-
→ Nervonic Acid	0 g	-
Polyunsaturated Fats	1.45 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:2)	1.17 g	-
→ Linolenic Acid (18:3)	0.14 g	-
→ Alpha-linolenic Acid	0.14 g	-
→ Gamma-linolenic Acid	0 g	-
→ Parinaric Acid	0 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:2)	0.01 g	-
→ Eicosadienoic Acid (20:3)	0.04 g	-
→ Arachidonic Acid	0.05 g	-
→ Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	-
→ Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.02 g	-
→ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	-
Trans Fats	1.07 g	5%
Total trans-monoenoic	0.86 g	-
Total trans-polyenoic	0.21 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	29.12 g	57%
→ Alanine	0.99 g	-
→ Arginine	1 g	-
→ Aspartic acid	1.69 g	-
→ Cystine	0.31 g	-
→ Glutamic acid	6.16 g	-
→ Glycine	0.55 g	-
→ Histidine	1.15 g	126%
→ Isoleucine	1.66 g	134%
→ Leucine	3.2 g	114%
→ Lysine	2.79 g	113%
→ Methionine	0.85 g	69%
→ Phenylalanine	1.79 g	83%
→ Proline	3.99 g	-
→ Serine	1.77 g	-
→ Threonine	1.12 g	86%
→ Tryptophan	0.43 g	130%
→ Tyrosine	1.83 g	76%
→ Valine	2.31 g	148%

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	961.2 mg	74%
Copper	0.05 mg	6%
Iron	0.14 mg	1%
Magnesium	35.64 mg	8%
Manganese	0.03 mg	1%
Phosphorus	619.92 mg	50%
Potassium	77.76 mg	2%
Selenium	32.4 µg	59%
Sodium	201.96 mg	8%
Zinc	4.72 mg	43%

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	100.44 mg	33%

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	3.21 g	-
Caffeine	0 mg	-
Theobromine	0 mg	-
Water	40.64 g	-

Calories Burn off Time

How long would it take to burn off Cheese, Swiss with 424.44calories? A brisk walk for 92 minutes, jogging for 43 minutes, or hiking for 71 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	88 minutes
Dancing	77 minutes
Golfing	77 minutes
Hiking	71 minutes
Light Gardening	77 minutes
Stretching	141 minutes
Walking - 3.5 mph	92 minutes
Weight Training - light workout	118 minutes
Aerobics	53 minutes
Basketball	58 minutes
Bicycling - 10 mph or more	43 minutes
Running - 5 mph	43 minutes
Swimming	50 minutes
Walking - 4.5 mph	56 minutes
Weight Training - vigorous workout	58 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