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Protein per dollar · #31 of 58

Swiss cheese: about 14 g protein per $1

At the US average price for September 2026 (adjusted), $1 of swiss cheese buys about 14 g of protein, and 30 g of protein costs about $2.21.

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Protein per $114 g
30 g of protein costs$2.21
US average price$1.99 per 100 g
Price sourceUS avg 2017–18, adjusted
Protein per 100 g27.0 g
Calories per 100 g390
Calories from protein27%

Where it ranks

Its neighbours in the ranking of 58 grocery proteins.

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Sources

Protein: USDA FoodData Central Foundation, Cheese, swiss (FDC ID 746767): 27.00 g protein and 390 kcal per 100 g.

Price: USDA ERS PP-NAP 2017-18: Cheese, Swiss $1.5978/100 g same form; x CPI-U CUUR0000SEFJ 269.630/216.958 = 1.2428 (2026-09 vs 2017-18 average). Cheese, Swiss Series ERS PP-NAP 2017-18 FNDDS 14109010, as of 2026-09.

Estimates. Sales, store brands and waste are not included.

Dishes that use swiss cheese

Sorted by how much goes into each serving.

One Cuban mojo pork sandwich cut on the diagonal, pressed flat with a crisp golden crust, layers of sliced roast pork, ham, melted Swiss cheese and dill pickle slices visible (AI-generated photo)56g proteinCuban Mojo Pork Sandwiches50 min · 650 kcal · about $4.42One mushroom Swiss burger on a small plate: a toasted bun, a single thick seared beef patty, a slice of Swiss cheese softly draped over the edge, a generous layer of browned sliced… (AI-generated photo)48g proteinMushroom Swiss Burgers25 min · 520 kcal · about $4.69One patty melt cut on the diagonal and stacked on a small plate: crisp golden griddled rye bread, a seared beef patty, melted Swiss and a layer of jammy caramelized onions (AI-generated photo)53g proteinPatty Melts30 min · 610 kcal · about $4.97

Questions

How much protein per dollar is swiss cheese?

About 14 g of protein per $1 at the US average price of $1.99 per 100 g (US avg 2017–18, adjusted). That ranks 31 of 58 grocery proteins we track.

How much does 30 g of protein from swiss cheese cost?

About $2.21 at US average prices for September 2026. Your store will differ.