Calories in
cheese, swiss, low fat
179 kcal per 100 g Cheese, swiss, low fat contains 179 calories per 100 grams, or about 50 calories per slice (1 oz). Per 100 g it provides 28.4 g protein, 3.4 g carbohydrate and 5.1 g fat.
By calories that splits 8% carbohydrate, 66% protein, 27% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (1 oz) | 28.0 g | 50 | 8.0 g | 1.0 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 cubic inch | 15.0 g | 27 | 4.3 g | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 cup, shredded | 108.0 g | 193 | 30.7 g | 3.7 g | 5.5 g |
| 1 cup, diced | 132.0 g | 236 | 37.5 g | 4.5 g | 6.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per slice (1 oz)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per slice (1 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 179 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Protein | 28.4 g | 8.0 g |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 199.0 mg | 55.7 mg |
| Potassium | 111.0 mg | 31.1 mg |
| Calcium | 961.0 mg | 269.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 40.0 µg | 11.2 µg |
| Cholesterol | 35.0 mg | 9.8 mg |
| Water | 59.6 g | 16.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168141). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How cheese, swiss, low fat compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, cheese, swiss, low fat ranks 54 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 42% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 15.9 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one slice (1 oz) (50 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 10 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in cheese, swiss, low fat?
Cheese, swiss, low fat contains 179 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 50 calories per slice (1 oz). It also provides 28.4 g of protein, 3.4 g of carbohydrate and 5.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of cheese, swiss, low fat?
By calories, cheese, swiss, low fat is roughly 8% carbohydrate, 66% protein and 27% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a slice (1 oz)?
About 10 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the cheese, swiss, low fat I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Cheese, swiss, low fat". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.