Fondue Savoyarde
Fondue Savoyarde is a traditional French Alpine cheese fondue from the Savoy region, where melted cheese is served in a communal pot for dipping bread cubes. It typically features a blend of regional cheeses like Beaufort, Reblochon, and Emmental, combined with white wine and garlic for a rich, savory dip.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein due to its cheese base, providing calcium and energy, with a rough calorie count of around 500-700 per serving depending on portion size and accompaniments.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Calcium | 800 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Phosphorus | 500 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Fondue Savoyarde is a social winter tradition in the French Alps, often enjoyed during gatherings to foster camaraderie, while nutritionally, its high-fat content offers sustained energy for cold-weather activities.
