Swiss Cheese Calories and Nutrition Facts
Swiss Cheese has 393 calories per 100 g, with 27 g protein, 1.4 g carbs and 31 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Cheese, swiss (FDC ID: 746767).
One standard serving of swiss cheese (1 slice, regular (22 g)) contains 86 calories, 5.9g protein, 0.3g total carbs (0.3g net carbs), and 6.8g fat. Per 100 grams, it supplies 393 calories.
Energy density
3.93 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
6.9 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
1.4 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
25 g
≈ 0.9 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 4g
- Sodium
- 41mg
Swiss Cheese Portion & Serving Size Comparison
Compare calories, carbs, net carbs, and macros across common household measurements.
| Portion Size | Weight | Calories | Total Carbs | Net Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice, thin (11 g) | 10.9 g | 43 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 2.9 g | 3.4 g |
| 1 slice, regular (22 g) | 21.9 g | 86 kcal | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 5.9 g | 6.8 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 393 kcal | 1.4 g | 1.4 g | 27 g | 31 g |
Cheese, swiss nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for cheese, swiss per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard) and per 1 slice, regular (22 g), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (27 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 slice, regular (22 g) | % DV* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 393 kcal | 86 kcal | — |
| Protein | 27 g | 5.9 g | 54% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Fat | 31 g | 6.8 g | 40% |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 18.2 g | 4 g | 91% |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 41 mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Swiss Cheese calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 3.93 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 111 kcal | 7.7 g | 0.4 g | 8.8 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 393 kcal | 27 g | 1.4 g | 31 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 446 kcal | 30.6 g | 1.6 g | 35.2 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 891 kcal | 61.2 g | 3.2 g | 70.3 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1783 kcal | 122.5 g | 6.4 g | 140.6 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 746767.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How swiss cheese compares to other dairy & eggs
Against the 40 dairy & eggs in this database, swiss cheese ranks 35th lowest in calories and 6th highest in protein. The category averages 243 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 62% above it. The lightest option in the category is milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin a and vitamin d (fat free or skim) at 34 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is egg, white, dried at 79.9 g per 100 g.
| Dairy & Eggs (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥚 Egg, white, dried | 376 kcal | 79.9 g | 3.76 |
| 🧀 Cheese, monterey jack, solid | 392 kcal | 22.6 g | 3.92 |
| 🧀 Cheese, swiss (this page) | 393 kcal | 27 g | 3.93 |
| 🧀 Cheese, parmesan, grated, refrigerated | 403 kcal | 30.1 g | 4.03 |
| 🧀 Cheese, cheddar | 408 kcal | 23.3 g | 4.08 |
Portion planning with swiss cheese
- 100 calories comes to about 25 g (0.9 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 74 g, bringing 291 kcal with it — that is 6.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 1% carbs, 28% protein, 71% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 27 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 1.4 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Swiss Cheese FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 1 slice, regular (22 g) of swiss cheese?
One serving of 1 slice, regular (22 g) provides 86 calories, 0.3 g total carbs, 5.9 g protein, and 6.8 g fat.
How many calories and macros are in 1 slice, thin (11 g) of swiss cheese?
1 slice, thin (11 g) of swiss cheese provides 43 calories, 2.9 g protein, 0.2 g total carbs, and 3.4 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of swiss cheese?
Swiss Cheese contains 393 calories per 100 g, with 27 g protein, 1.4 g carbohydrate, and 31 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for swiss cheese?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Cheese, swiss" is FDC ID: 746767. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of swiss cheese?
By calories, swiss cheese is approximately 1% carbohydrates, 28% protein, and 71% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of swiss cheese?
One ounce (28 g) of swiss cheese has 111 calories, with 7.7 g protein, 0.4 g carbs and 8.8 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 446 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1783 calories.
How much swiss cheese is 100 calories?
About 25 g of swiss cheese supplies 100 calories, because it carries 3.93 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much swiss cheese do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 74 g of swiss cheese, which also brings 291 calories with it. That works out to 6.9 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is swiss cheese high or low in calories for a dairy & egg?
Swiss Cheese sits 62% above the dairy & eggs average of 243 kcal per 100 g, ranking 35th lowest of 40 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.