Swiss cheese actually refers to a variety of cheeses with origins in Switzerland. The one most commonly referred to as Swiss cheese in the United States is a type of Swiss emmental or emmentaler.
Calorie Breakdown
A 1-oz serving of low-fat Swiss cheese contains 48 calories, 7.95 g of protein, 1.43 g of fat, 0.95 g of carbohydrates and 0.37 g of sugar. The calorie composition is approximately 66 percent protein, 27 percent fat and 7 percent carbohydrate. A serving also has 0.93 g of saturated fat, 73 mg of sodium and 10 mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins and Minerals
The same serving of low-fat Swiss cheese offers 24.1 percent of the dietary reference intake, or DRI, of phosphorus, 21 percent of the DRI of calcium, 19.6 percent of the DRI of vitamin B-12, 9.9 percent of the DRI of zinc, 7.8 percent of the DRI of riboflavin, 6.5 percent of the DRI of selenium and trace amounts of other vitamins and minerals.
Serving Suggestions
Pair low-fat Swiss cheese with sliced tomatoes and a little bit of spicy mustard on whole wheat bread for a healthy lunch. Sprinkle grated Swiss cheese over tomato soup for added flavor.
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