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Bernese alp cheese

Hard cheese 453 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Bernese alp cheese provides 453 kcal (1,880 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of calcium (920 mg), fat (38.3 g) and protein (27.1 g) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Hard cheese” category (“Milk and dairy products” family) of the Swiss database.

Bernese alp cheese

The essentials for 100 g

Protein27.1 g 54%
Fat38.3 g 55%
Carbohydrates0 g 0%
Dietary fibre0 g 0%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy453 kcal (1,880 kJ)C23%
Protein27.1 gE54%
Fat38.3 gA55%
of which saturated fat23 gA115%
of which polyunsaturated1.8 gAn/a
of which omega-30.3 gCn/a
Carbohydrates0 gE0%
of which sugarsn/an/a
Dietary fibre0 gE0%
Water26.2 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium920 mgA115%
Ironn/an/a
Magnesiumn/an/a
Phosphorusn/an/a
Potassiumn/an/a
Sodium660 mgA28%
Zincn/an/a
Vitamins
Vitamin Dn/an/a
Vitamin B12n/an/a
Vitamin Cn/an/a
Folaten/an/a

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein54%
Fat55%
Carbohydrates0%
Dietary fibre0%
Calcium115%
Sodium28%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Sbrinz− 0.9 g+ 5.1 g+ 42 kcal
vs Emmentaler cheese, at least 45% fidm− 1.3 g+ 5.7 g+ 46 kcal
vs Tilsiter, raw milk, at least 45% fidm+ 1.5 g+ 8.1 g+ 79 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Bernese alp cheese?
100 g of Bernese alp cheese provides 453 kcal, i.e. 1,880 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Bernese alp cheese?
100 g provides 27.1 g of protein, i.e. 54% of the adult reference value (50 g).
What is the fat content of 100 g of Bernese alp cheese?
100 g contains 38.3 g of fat, of which 23 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Bernese alp cheese” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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