Calories in Swiss Cheese (Emmental): Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
396 kcal (1,657 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 30/31/0.1 g
Serving (slice, 20 g) — 79 kcal (331 kJ) · Nutri-Score C
Figures are for: Emmental cheese
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: high salt: low fiber: low
Is Swiss cheese (Emmental) healthy?
In moderation. Swiss cheese (Emmental) sits in the middle of the scale — grade C on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm: fine in a balanced diet, but not a “more is better” food.
For
- Protein: 5.9 g per serving — 11% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Saturated fat: 4.3 g per serving — 22% of the 20 g daily reference intake.
- Calorie-dense: 396 kcal per 100 g — a serving (slice, 20 g) is 79 kcal.
A typical serving (slice, 20 g) has 79 kcal, 5.9 g protein, 6.2 g fat and 0 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Emmental is the original Swiss cheese with large holes — firm, nutty, and low in salt for a hard cheese.
How many calories in Swiss cheese (Emmental): per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: slice, 20 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 396 kcal | 79 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 1,657 kJ | 331 kJ |
| Protein | 30 g | 5.9 g |
| Fat | 31 g | 6.2 g |
| incl. saturated | 21 g | 4.3 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| incl. sugars | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: ANSES Ciqual 2025 food composition table, code 12099, “Emmental cheese, from cow's milk, from Savoy” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
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Swiss Cheese (Emmental) calories by weight, 5–50 g
15 g of Swiss cheese (Emmental) has 59 calories and 20 g has 79. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 20 | 1.5 / 1.5 / 0 |
| 10 g | 40 | 3 / 3.1 / 0 |
| 15 g | 59 | 4.5 / 4.6 / 0 |
| 20 g — typical serving | 79 | 5.9 / 6.2 / 0 |
| 30 g | 119 | 8.9 / 9.2 / 0 |
| 50 g | 198 | 15 / 15 / 0.1 |
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How much movement is one serving?
A serving (slice, 20 g) is 79 kcal — roughly 26 min of easy walking or 10 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Swaps for Swiss cheese (Emmental)
Swiss cheese (Emmental) has a lot of saturated fat (21 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair Swiss cheese (Emmental) with
A serving of Swiss cheese (Emmental) has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Raspberries, 120 g — +4.4 g fiber, 55 kcal.
Swiss Cheese (Emmental) vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Queso Fresco | 299 | 18 / 24 / 3 |
| Provolone | 340 | 26 / 27 / 0 |
| Cream Cheese | 342 | 6 / 34 / 4.1 |
| Heavy Cream | 360 | 2.1 / 38 / 3 |
| Parmesan | 392 | 36 / 26 / 3.2 |
| Swiss Cheese (Emmental) | 396 | 30 / 31 / 0.1 |
| Cheddar | 403 | 25 / 33 / 1.3 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of Swiss cheese (Emmental)?
100 g of Swiss cheese (Emmental) has 396 calories, with 30 g protein, 31 g fat and 0.1 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of Swiss cheese (Emmental)?
A serving (slice, 20 g) has 79 calories: 5.9 g protein, 6.2 g fat and 0 g carbs.
What are the macros of Swiss cheese (Emmental)?
Per 100 g: 30 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 31 g fat. By calories that's about 30% protein, 0% carbs and 70% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of Swiss cheese (Emmental)?
About 26 min of easy walking or 10 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 79 calories in a serving (slice, 20 g).
How much fiber is in Swiss cheese (Emmental)?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
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