Cheese, Emmental

Emmental is a hard cheese made from cows’ milk. The figures here refer to the cheese itself, rather than a dish containing it. It mainly provides fat and protein, as well as calcium. Per 100g, it contains 31g of fat, including 21g of saturated fat, 30g of protein and 1025mg of calcium.

Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. The saturated fat content is worth noting for people monitoring their saturated fat intake. Emmental also contributes salt and energy to the diet. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.