Swiss Cheese Nutrition Facts for a Weighed Slice

A sandwich plan may say “add a slice of cheese,” but a slice is not a universal weight. Deli thickness, package size, and the shape of the cheese can all change the amount. This card uses a defined Swiss cheese slice reference to make that ordinary instruction more measurable. It describes one ingredient rather than a complete sandwich or a required portion for a weight-loss plan. A reference slice of Swiss cheese weighing 28 grams provides approximately 110 calories, 7.6 grams of protein, and 8.7 grams of total fat. These values are rounded from the USDA record. They apply to the cheese alone. Bread, spreads, vegetables, and other fillings remain separate ingredients and must be included if you want a total for the complete meal. The source is USDA FoodData Central food 171251, “Cheese, swiss.” Per 100 grams, it lists 393 calories, 27 grams of protein, and 31 grams of total fat. USDA includes a slice measure weighing 28 grams. Multiplying each nutrient value by 0.28 gives the portion shown on the card. Source: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171251/nutrients Check the package serving weight or place the slice on a tared scale when you want a closer match. Two thin slices may not equal one thick slice, and the number of holes does not tell you the weight. If you cut cheese from a block, measuring the amount before adding it to the dish gives a clearer record than estimating after it has melted or been mixed with other ingredients. For a meal plan, record the cheese with the portion actually used. If a recipe includes cheese throughout a shared batch, calculate the full amount and divide it with the recipe. If you add another slice to one serving, include that addition with that plate. This prevents a familiar ingredient from being missed simply because the plan already mentions cheese in general terms. Use the specific product label for a prepared or modified cheese product. Reduced-fat, processed, flavored, or blended products may not match this generic Swiss cheese entry. Compare the food description and gram amount together before comparing the nutrient figures. A label can appear higher or lower merely because it describes a different serving size, rather than because the food is fundamentally different. Save the card for its simple slice-weight reminder. It does not set a universal cheese allowance or claim that a single ingredient determines a weight outcome. The related wellness supplement is a separate catalog item, not part of the sandwich or cheese portion, and is not presented as a source of the protein or fat listed in this post. #WeightLossMealPlans #SwissCheese #NutritionFacts #MealPlanning #PortionControl