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Gruyère — per 100gA
Cheeses · #4 of 25

Gruyère

per 100g · Hard

53/100A tier
Calories413
Protein29.8g
Fiber0g
Sodium714mg
Sugar0.4g

Graded A — 53 out of 100, #4 of 25 cheeses. Micronutrients carries the score (89/100); protein drags it down (29/100).

The short version: Fondue's aristocrat. Swiss caves did the heavy lifting.

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories413
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.3g41%
Saturated Fat 18.9g94%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 714mg31%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 29.8g60%
Calcium 1010mg78%
Vitamin B12 1.6mcg67%
Vitamin A 271mcg RAE30%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 53

Micronutrients ×1089
Clean label ×1568
Calcium ×2563
Low saturated fat ×2543
Protein ×2529

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#4 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Gruyère healthy?

It grades A — 53 out of 100, #4 of 25 cheeses in our system. Fondue's aristocrat. Swiss caves did the heavy lifting.

How many calories are in Gruyère?

413 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Gruyère calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.