Food guide

Gruyère

A cooked Alpine cheese that melts smoothly, used in fondue and French onion soup.

DairyProtein-Rich

Gruyère, a nutrient-dense dairy food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of gruyère for fair comparison. Typical serving: 30 g — 124 kcal per 30 g serving.

Nutrition information for Gruyère
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	413 kcal	124 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	29.7 g	8.9 g	7.2 g
Carbohydrate	0.3 g	0.1 g	0.1 g
Fat	32.3 g	9.7 g	7.8 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of gruyère, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Gruyère
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (30 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	271 µg	81.3 µg	30%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.6 µg	0.18 µg	3%
Vitamin E	0.28 mg	0.084 mg	2%
Vitamin K	2.7 µg	0.81 µg	2%
Thiamin	0.06 mg	0.018 mg	5%
Riboflavin	0.28 mg	0.084 mg	22%
Niacin	0.11 mg	0.033 mg	<1%
Vitamin B6	0.081 mg	0.024 mg	5%
Folate	10 µg	3 µg	3%
Vitamin B12	1.6 µg	0.48 µg	67%
Pantothenic acid	0.56 mg	0.17 mg	11%
Choline	15.4 mg	4.6 mg	3%
Minerals
Calcium	1011 mg	303 mg	78%
Iron	0.17 mg	0.051 mg	<1%
Magnesium	36 mg	10.8 mg	9%
Phosphorus	605 mg	182 mg	48%
Potassium	81 mg	24.3 mg	2%
Sodium	714 mg	214 mg	31%
Zinc	3.9 mg	1.2 mg	35%
Selenium	14.5 µg	4.4 µg	26%
Copper	0.032 mg	0.01 mg	4%
Manganese	0.017 mg	0.005 mg	<1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cheese, gruyere

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat gruyère?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
A cooked Alpine cheese that melts smoothly, used in fondue and French onion soup.

How to include it

Use as a protein side or in cooking rather than as a sweetened dessert.
Typical pairing ideas: Onion soup, Bread, Ham.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.