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Protein-rich, calcium-dense toast made with bread and Gruyère cheese.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Gruyère cheese toast (110 g) has 392 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.3 g of carbs, 18.9 g of protein, 22.7 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 352 mg of Phosphorus covers 50% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 110 g
392
KCAL / 110G
Carbs
27.3g
· 10% DV
Protein
18.9g
· 38% DV
Fat
22.7g
· 29% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 19% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 392 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.7 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 12.32 g | 62% |
| Trans fat | 0.66 g | |
| Sodium | 594 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 110 g | 392 kcal |
| 30 g | 30 g | 107 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 249 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 110 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 140 g | 498 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 570 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 220 g | 783 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Gruyère cheese toast is made by placing grated or thinly sliced Gruyère between bread slices and cooking until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. Use medium-low heat in a skillet so the cheese has time to melt without scorching the bread.
Sourdough, country-style bread, and sturdy sandwich bread all work well for Gruyère cheese toast. Choose slices thick enough to hold the melted cheese without becoming floppy; very soft bread can turn soggy before the center heats through.
Gruyère cheese toast can turn soggy when the bread is very soft, the filling is too wet, or the toast is covered while steaming. Use dry, sturdy bread and cook uncovered until crisp; cook watery add-ins such as mushrooms before assembling.
Yes, you can make Gruyère cheese toast in an air fryer. Secure the top slice with a toothpick if needed, since circulating air can lift it, and check early so the bread browns without the cheese spilling or burning.
Comté, Emmental, or a young Swiss-style cheese can replace Gruyère in Gruyère cheese toast because they melt smoothly and have a similar savory character. Cheddar works too, but gives the toast a sharper flavor and a different texture.
No, Gruyère cheese toast is not the same as Welsh rarebit. Gruyère cheese toast typically uses sliced or grated cheese between or on bread, while Welsh rarebit is a seasoned cheese sauce spread over toast and often includes mustard or ale.
To keep Gruyère cheese toast from leaking, leave a narrow border around the bread instead of spreading cheese to the edges. Use moderate heat and avoid overfilling; pressing the sandwich gently helps the slices seal as the cheese melts.
Caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, mustard, or thin apple slices can complement Gruyère cheese toast. Keep additions modest and avoid adding them wet, since excess moisture softens the bread and can overwhelm Gruyère’s nutty flavor.
Reheat leftover Gruyère cheese toast in a skillet or oven to bring back some crispness. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and eat them promptly; a microwave warms the cheese quickly but usually leaves the bread soft.
Serve Gruyère cheese toast with tomato soup, a green salad, or a bowl of vegetable soup. These lighter sides balance the rich, melted cheese, and a crisp salad is especially useful when serving the toast as a quick lunch.
Vitamins
B12
0.86µg · 36% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Vitamin A
198µg · 22% DV
Biotin
5.72µg · 19% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
352mg · 50% DV
Calcium
462mg · 46% DV
Selenium
19µg · 35% DV
Sodium
594mg · 26% DV
Potassium ⭐
187mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Gruyère cheese toast is made by topping or filling bread with Gruyère and heating it until the cheese melts and the bread turns golden. Gruyère is a firm, flavourful cow’s-milk cheese from Switzerland. The toast itself has no single fixed regional recipe, and can be made with different kinds of bread.
The contrast is part of its appeal: crisp bread around warm, yielding cheese with a savoury, gently nutty flavour. It works for breakfast or a quick lunch, served on its own or with a simple salad; in Switzerland and elsewhere, it also makes an easy everyday meal. This is a satisfying choice with protein and calcium. For a lighter toast, use a moderate amount of cheese and pair it with vegetables, or choose whole-grain bread for more fibre.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
12.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.71g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.