Dairy & Alternatives
Gruyere Nutrition Facts
Gruyère is a hard Swiss cheese with a rich, creamy, slightly nutty flavor that intensifies with age. It's named after the town of Gruyères in Switzerland.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving
Calories413
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
32.0g49%
Saturated Fat
18.9g95%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.7g
Monounsaturated Fat
10.2g
Cholesterol
110mg37%
Sodium
336mg15%
Total Carbohydrate
0.4g0%
Dietary Fiber
-0%
Total Sugars
0.4g
Protein
30.0g60%
Vitamin A
268mcg30%
Vitamin C
-0%
Vitamin D
0.6mcg3%
Vitamin E
0.3mg2%
Vitamin K
2.7mcg2%
Vitamin B6
0.1mg5%
Vitamin B12
1.6mcg67%
Folate
10mcg3%
Calcium
1011mg78%
Iron
0.2mg1%
Potassium
81mg2%
Magnesium
36mg9%
Zinc
3.9mg35%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health Benefits
- ✓Very high calcium content for bone density
- ✓Rich in vitamin A for eye health
- ✓Contains conjugated linoleic acid with potential metabolic benefits
Best For
Classic French onion soupFondue and racletteCroque monsieur sandwiches
Storage
Wrap in wax paper then loosely in plastic. Store in the warmest part of the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Serving Sizes
100g413 cal
1 oz116 cal
1 cup shredded446 cal
1 slice124 cal
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gruyere the same as Swiss cheese?
No, Gruyere has a more complex, nutty flavor and denser texture with fewer, smaller holes compared to American Swiss cheese.
What can I substitute for Gruyere?
Emmental, Jarlsberg, or Comté are good substitutes, though each has slight flavor differences.
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