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Side-by-Side Comparison Cheeses & Cultured Dairy

Cheddar Cheese (Sharp / Aged) vs. Swiss Cheese (Emmental AOP)

Comparing 2 standards across 9 specifications. 9 key differences identified.

Comparing:
Cheddar Cheese (Sharp / Aged)
Swiss Cheese (Emmental AOP)

Sharp cheddar is a hard curd-milled cow's milk cheese aged 9–18 months. Per 100g, it provides 403 kcal, 24.9g protein, 33.1g fat (21.1g saturated), 1.28g carbs (virtually zero lactose), and 721mg calcium.

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Emmental AOP is a medium-hard unpasteurized cow's milk cheese famous for its iconic round holes ('eyes'). Per 100g, it delivers 393 kcal, 27.0g protein, 31.0g fat (19.0g saturated), 0g lactose carbs, and a massive 961mg calcium.

View full Swiss Cheese (Emmental AOP) spec sheet →

Specification Comparison Table

9 Parameters
Parameter / Spec
Energy / Calories
403 kcal 393 kcal
Protein
24.9 g 27.0 g
Total Fat
33.1 g 31.0 g
Saturated Fat
21.1 g 19.0 g
Carbohydrates / Lactose
1.28 (Lactose < 0.1g) g 0.0 (100% Lactose-Free) g
Calcium
721 mg 961 mg
Sodium
621 mg 185 (Very Low for cheese) mg
Moisture Content
36.8 % 37.0 %
Aging Period
9 – 18 Months 4 – 12 Months