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Cheese, Gruyere

Pronounced “Grew-yair”, this cheese has been produced since the 11th century in the Alpine area between Switzerland and France.

Best known for its use in fondue, gruyere has a nutty, rich, full bodied flavor and a firm texture with a few tiny eyes.

The surface is ripened with an inedible brown rind.

Because cheese is essentially milk that is condensed it is important to choose gruyere cheese made from organic milk, free from hormones.

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Diabetic, Gluten-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet
  • Excellent Source of: Calcium
  • Good Source of: Protein, Phosphorous
  • Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Poultry, No Gluten, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sodium, Low Sugars

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Selecting and Storing

Choose organic gruyere cheese and keep refrigerated. Gruyere pairs well with chicken, potatoes, apples, pears, grapes, pickles, and mustards. For wines try fruity white wines such as Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc; red wines such as Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 ounce(s)cheese
Calories: 116 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 3 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
MACRONUTRIENTS Amount
Total Fat
9.06 g
Saturated Fat
5.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.81 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.49 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
121 g
ALA
121 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
30.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0.1 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.1 g
Sugars
0.1 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
8.35 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
Vitamin A 265.44 IU 5%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 6.72 IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.08 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.45 mcg 8%
Vitamin K 0.76 mg 1%
Folate 2.8 mcg 1%
Niacin 0.03 mg 0%
Riboflavin 0.08 mg 5%
Thiamin 0.02 mg 1%
Minerals
Calcium 283.08 mg 28%
Copper 0.01 mg 0%
Iron 0.05 mg 0%
Magnesium 10.08 mg 3%
Manganese 0 mg 0%
Phosphorous 169.4 mg 17%
Potassium 22.68 mg 1%
Selenium 4.06 mcg 6%
Sodium 94.08 mg 4%
Zinc 1.09 mg 7%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-carotene 9.24 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg

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