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Buttermilk vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Buttermilk and Swiss cheese different?

  • Swiss cheese is higher than Buttermilk in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 118% more than Buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol.

Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Cheese, swiss types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
1
:
9
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains more Calcium +667.2%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +544.9%
Contains more Zinc +940.5%
Contains more Copper +327.3%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Sodium - 187
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains more Calcium +667.2%
Contains more Iron +160%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +544.9%
Contains more Zinc +940.5%
Contains more Copper +327.3%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Sodium - 187

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
9
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2127.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1290.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Swiss cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2127.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1290.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
3
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains more Carbs +232.6%
Contains more Water +139.5%
Contains more Protein +714.5%
Contains more Fats +3421.6%
Contains more Other +234.8%
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +232.6%
Contains more Water +139.5%
Contains more Protein +714.5%
Contains more Fats +3421.6%
Contains more Other +234.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
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2
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3067.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3963.6%
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3067.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3963.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buttermilk Swiss cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 1.44g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 0.88g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 4.79g 1.44g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 4.79g 0g Swiss cheese
Calcium 116mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.05mg 0.13mg Swiss cheese
Magnesium 11mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 89mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 151mg 72mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 0.42mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.011mg 0.047mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 2µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 47IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.011mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.064mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Folate 5µg 10µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 0.141mg 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 0.171mg 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 0.313mg 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 0.277mg 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.087mg 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 0.217mg 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 0.1mg 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 4mg 93mg Buttermilk
Trans Fat 0.987g Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 0.548g 18.227g Buttermilk
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Swiss cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Buttermilk
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.679g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/nutrients
  2. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.