Dairy & eggs

Cheese, swiss

FDC 171251cup, diced (132 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 48 · +13 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, swiss is middling for nutrient density at 48 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 12 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (68% DV), an excellent source of protein (54% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (32% DV). Most of its 393 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (18.2 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 27 g · 27%Carb 1.4 g · 1%Fat 31 g · 71%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories393 kcal20%
Total fat31 g40%
Saturated fat18 g91%
Cholesterol93 mg31%
Sodium187 mg8%
Carbohydrate1.4 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein27 g54%
Potassium72 mg2%
Calcium890 mg68%
Iron0.13 mg1%
Magnesium33 mg8%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A288 µg32%
Vitamin E0.6 mg4%

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FDC 171251

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Calcium68% DV
Protein54% DV
Vitamin A32% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density48 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g27 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g187 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Cheese substitute, mozzarellaDensity 49 vs 48Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin DDensity 50 vs 48Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiledDensity 56 vs 48

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