Dairy & eggs

Cheese, gruyere

FDC 171242oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 43 · +8 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, gruyere is middling for nutrient density at 43 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 15 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (78% DV), an excellent source of protein (60% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (30% DV). Most of its 413 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (714 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (18.9 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 29.8 g · 29%Carb 0.4 g · 0%Fat 32.3 g · 71%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories413 kcal21%
Total fat32 g41%
Saturated fat19 g95%
Cholesterol110 mg37%
Sodium714 mg31%
Carbohydrate0.36 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0.36 g
Protein30 g60%
Potassium81 mg2%
Calcium1010 mg78%
Iron0.17 mg1%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A271 µg30%
Vitamin E0.28 mg2%

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FDC 171242

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.

Calcium78% DV
Protein60% DV
Vitamin A30% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density43 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g30 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g714 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, without added vitamin A and vitamin DDensity 43 vs 43Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, protein fortified, with added vitamin A and vitamin DDensity 47 vs 43Cheese, swissDensity 48 vs 43

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