Emmental (cheese) - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Emmental (cheese) consists of 30% fat, 28% protein, 0% carbs, 0% fiber and 36% water. Emmental (cheese) has 378 calories per 100g, that is 117% higher than other foods in Cheese. In total 71% of the calories in Emmental (cheese) are from fat, 30% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Very low in carbs Only 0.0g carbs in a serving of 30g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0
  • High in zinc Covers 0.2% of Zinc RDA per portion
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Can you eat Emmental (cheese) for a low carb diet?

With 0g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 30g, Emmental (cheese) can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Emmental (cheese) contains no Fructose, is Gluten free and has very low amounts of Lactose.

Emmental (cheese): nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g 		Emmental (cheese)
avg Cheese[1]
Calories (kcal) 378.0 323.9
Fat (g) 30.0 25.9
Protein (g) 28.0 22.7
Carbohydrates (g) 0.0 0.2
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 0.0 0.2
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.2
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.0
Sodium (mg) 335.0 789.0
Water (g) 36.0 46.2
[1] average of Cheese

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (30g) of Emmental (cheese) contains:

  • 113.4 Calories
  • 9.0g of Fat
  • 8.4g of Protein
  • No Carbs
  • 100.5mg of sodium - 0.1% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 13.5mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.0% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 1.7mg of Zinc - 0.2% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 0.1mg of Iron - 0.0% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 46.5mg of Potassium - 0.0% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • No Vitamin C
  • 0.9mg of Vitamin B12 - 0.3% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Emmental (cheese)?

Vitamins
per 100g 		Emmental (cheese)
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin E (mg) 0.5 0.7
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.0 0.0
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.2 0.4
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 10.0 32.0
Vitamin B12 (μg) 3.1 1.9
Retinol (μg) 270.0 281.4
beta-Carotene (μg) 120.0
[1] average of Cheese

Is Emmental (cheese) rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (30g) for Emmental (cheese) of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Emmental (cheese)

Minerals
per 100g 		Emmental (cheese)
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 45.0 28.2
Zinc (mg) 5.8 3.5
Sodium (mg) 335.0 789.0
Calcium (mg) 1,375.0 649.8
Iron (mg) 0.3 0.3
Potassium (mg) 155.0 116.1
Phosphorus (mg) 840.0 452.4
[1] average of Cheese

Is Emmental (cheese) high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Emmental (cheese) we looked at the portion size (30g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Emmental (cheese)

0.0% of Emmental (cheese) are carbs, per serving of 30g that makes 0.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g 		Emmental (cheese)
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 0.0 0.2
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Total carbs (g) 0.0 0.2
[1] average of Cheese

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Emmental (cheese)?

The Glycemic Index of Emmental (cheese) is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Emmental (cheese)

  • is Gluten free
  • has very low amounts of Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Emmental (cheese)

Of the 30.0g total fat per 100g in Emmental (cheese), 18.9g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 0.9g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 6.6g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 83.0mg.

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